Telehealth Access for America

Millions of families like Aubry and her son rely on #telehealth to provide critical care for their children and are telling their telehealth stories. Share your story and tell us why Congress must protect YOUR #telehealth access:

⚠️ WARNING: There are less than 30 days until the current Medicare #telehealth flexibilities expire! Unless lawmakers act soon, millions of patients could lose access to the virtual care they’ve come to rely on. Learn more:

‼️Telehealth’s deadline is fast approaching! Without action from Congress, critical #telehealth flexibilities will expire at the end of September. Time is running out for Congress to permanently protect access to vital #telehealth services. Will they beat the clock?

Chairman @RepMGriffith spoke out on the positive effects of #telehealth access for seniors across America. We look forward to collaborating with the committee on permanent protections for the millions who rely on virtual care. Hear what he had to say ⬇️

📣 New @HouseCommerce Health Subcommittee Chairman @RepMGriffith has a proven track record supporting #telehealth. We look forward to working with Chairman Griffith & the committee to enact solutions that provide certainty to millions of seniors who rely on virtual care. More:

We congratulate @RepMGriffith as the new Chairman of the @HouseCommerce Health Subcommittee. Rep. Griffith represents a rural Virginia District and understands that "telehealth is here to stay and is a marvelous asset.” Read our full statement ⬇️

According to @CMSGov’s Medicare Telehealth Trends Report, since Q2 of 2023, #telehealth utilization has seen a consistent, moderate rise among eligible Medicare users — finding value in this critical care option. Learn more about the critical value of #virtualcare for seniors:

Millions of patients – including many seniors – rely on #virtualcare. In Q1 2024, #telehealth was utilized by nearly 3 million Medicare beneficiaries, with 83% of those being over the age of 65. Lawmakers must act NOW to protect telehealth flexbilities:

#Telehealth is vital for every community – supporting better health outcomes, quality of life and lowering costs for patients. Now, lawmakers must meet the moment and ACT NOW to protect access to telehealth services. More:

More veterans are turning to #telehealth for their care, and for good reason: It’s convenient, accessible and built to meet their unique needs. Congress must protect access to this vital service for veterans. More via @DeptVetAffairs:

#Telehealth flexibilities have resulted in increased health care access, lower costs, better outcomes, and more choice for patients. See what patients and health care providers are saying about the critical value of telehealth:

⏰TIME IS RUNNING OUT! #Telehealth is set to expire at the end of September. Urgent action is needed to safeguard telehealth access, and provide the longer-term certainty necessary to unlock the full potential of #virtualcare for patients. Learn more:

Access to #telehealth is vital to the well-being and quality of life for millions of patients, including seniors. Congress must permanently protect the telehealth flexibilities Medicare beneficiaries rely on.

#Telehealth can dramatically improve the quality of life of patients nationwide, including those with chronic conditions and those living in rural communities with long driving distances to health care providers. More on the benefits of telehealth:

‼️Patient access to virtual care is at risk! Action from Congress is needed to permanently protect access to vital #telehealth services in every community. Learn more:

#Telehealth access supports: ✅ Improved health outcomes ✅ Better quality of life ✅ More patient choice ✅ Lower costs That’s why we’re urging lawmakers to protect telehealth flexibilities, ensuring patient access to care and continued #virtualcare innovation. More:

Rural and underserved communities face barriers to health care. Through #telehealth services, patients can access reliable health care from a quality provider – regardless of a user’s zip code, access to transportation, or other factors that can be barriers to care. Learn more:

38.4 million people in the U.S. live with diabetes - one of the most common chronic diseases. #Virtualcare has proven effective for patients managing their diabetes through various forms of #telehealth and technology. Learn more about how telehealth has revolutionized care:

👏 We applaud lawmakers like @SenatorWicker for their commitment to enacting permanent #telehealth solutions. Learn more:

ICYMI: @SenBrianSchatz and dozens of senators, from both sides of the aisle, recently reintroduced legislation to permanently safeguard access to #telehealth for America’s seniors. More: