providing treatment via telemedicine (a) In general Notwithstanding any provision of law regarding the licensure of health care professionals, a covered health care professional may practice the health care profession of the health care professional at any location in any State, regardless of where in a State the covered health care professional or the patient is located, if the covered health care professional is using telemedicine to provide treatment to an individual under this chapter. (b) Covered health care professionals For purposes of this section, a covered health care professional is any health care professional who— (1) is an employee of the Department appointed under this title or title 5