TAFA: Short-Term Extension, Uncertainty Underscore Critical Need for Permanent Solutions to Protect Access to Telehealth

Campaign Looks Forward to Working with the New Congress to Safeguard Access to Virtual Care for the Millions of Patients Who Rely on Telehealth Flexibilities

Washington, D.C – Telehealth Access for America (TAFA) issued the following statement today in response to Congress including a three-month extension of current Medicare telehealth flexibilities in the continuing resolution package.

“While we are grateful lawmakers averted a year-end telehealth cliff for millions of Medicare beneficiaries, the fact Congress was only able to secure a short-term extension of critical flexibilities and the significant uncertainty the process created for providers and patients underscores the urgent need for permanent solutions,” said Alye Mlinar, executive director of TAFA. “Providers who deliver, and millions of patients who rely on, virtual care cannot face this kind of uncertainty if we are going to unlock the full potential of telehealth. We look forward to working with members of the new Congress on permanent solutions to safeguard access to telehealth.”

ABOUT TELEHEALTH ACCESS FOR AMERICA

Telehealth Access for America (TAFA) is a public education campaign supported by leaders in health care committed to better care, expanded patient choice, and protecting access to critical telehealth services. Learn more at www.telehealthaccessforamerica.org.