Since 2010, there has been nearly triple the number of states that have enacted legislation related to telehealth care, and the most common legislation has been what is known as private payer laws. The state telehealth private payer laws range in scope and features, adding further complexity to the already convoluted telehealth policy environment where no two states are alike. Although these private payer telehealth laws are gaining momentum, to date there has not been a comprehensive analysis of these laws or the impact they may have on expanding the use and payment for telehealth services. To further understand and assess the impact of these laws on telehealth utilization, the Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) conducted a five-month study (September 2016 to January 2017) looking to achieve a better understanding of the policy factors that greatly affect the effectiveness of private payer laws.