Jonah Mink, a family medicine doctor, started collecting medical licenses like some people collect stamps – but with a twist. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Mink, who had completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania in 2016, was already working for a digital health company. When physical clinics started closing, he and other docs saw the telehealth writing on the wall.
At the end of 2019, Mink had licenses in a mere four states. But by 2022, he had racked up 47 more, one for every state and the District of Columbia. Talk about a license to heal… and travel!
A decade ago, a multi-licensed doctor was a rare sight. Maybe they lived near a state border or were a specialist who wanted to see patients virtually. But since Covid-19 pushed patients online, the number of physicians seeking licenses in multiple states has skyrocketed to keep up with the booming telehealth industry.
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