Minnesota Study of Telehealth Expansion and Payment Parity: Our Approach

Qualitative study

The qualitative aspect to the study is being conducted through collaboration with Wilder Research (Wilder). Wilder is conducting interviews with Minnesota residents, health care providers, and payer organizations.

Further information of the qualitative study will be available here once available. Findings from the qualitative study will be summarized in the reports to the Minnesota Legislature and will be made available to the public via this website.

Quantitative study

A quantitative study is being conducted to support the study. This includes analyses using the Minnesota All Payer Claims Database.

Check back for further information as it becomes available.

Technical Advisory Group

A Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is being convened to support study design and analysis. Refer to our TAG webpage for more information.

When can we expect results?

A preliminary report will be released by Jan. 15, 2023, which will include recommendations on whether audio-only communication should be allowed as a telehealth option beyond June 30, 2023.

A final report is due by Jan. 15, 2024, to present all findings and recommendations.