The current COVID-19 health crisis has put a massive strain on the health care system in our country. During this time, telehealth services have emerged as a critical tool to provide care to patients while supporting physical distancing efforts and reducing the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Stories are coming in from all over the country from physicians and patients alike about the positive effects of expanding telehealth. It has allowed patients to continue to receive high-quality care using new digital tools.
"Telehealth has become a critical and necessary pathway for me to continue treating patients during this pandemic." – Dr. Stephen M., TX
"I've been doing it for months now. Weekly visits with my mental health counselor are my lifeline during Covid-19." – Bob P.
While we must remain vigilant in our battle with COVID-19, it is important to recognize that expanded use of telehealth technology should have a place in our health care system permanently.
While Congress considers new COVID-19 relief legislation they should ensure that telehealth services are covered and
remain available as a viable option for patients during and beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency. Specifically, Congress should permanently lift the geographic and site restrictions on telehealth technologies so all Medicare beneficiaries have access to telehealth services, including from home, regardless of where they live.
Please contact your Senators and Representative today and tell them that any new COVID-19 relief legislation should include the telehealth provisions outlined above. Expanded telehealth IS working for patients, let's fight to keep it that way! Please support telehealth during COVID-19 and beyond
The current COVID-19 health crisis has put a massive strain on the health care system in our country. During this time telehealth services have emerged as a critical tool to provide care to patients while supporting physical distancing efforts and reducing the spread of COVID-19 by avoiding unnecessary outpatient visits.
Stories are coming in from all over the country from physicians and patients alike about the positive effects of expanding telehealth. It has allowed patients to continue to receive high-quality care using new digital tools.
As Congress considers new COVID-19 legislation, America's patients strongly urge that telehealth services are covered and r
emain available as a viable option for patients during and beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency.Any coronavirus relief package should permanently lift geographic and site restrictions on telehealth technologies so all Medicare beneficiaries have access to telehealth services.
I urge you to ensure that any additional COVID-19 relief legislation includes the telehealth provisions to help protect patients and providers outlined above.
