News|Videos|March 14, 2025

Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: Taking aim at fraud, waste and abuse

Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.

In recent history, telehealth programs generally have had little fraud, waste and abuse, when compared with in-person health care delivery. That stands as a strength, even as the new administration of President Donald J. Trump takes aim at wasteful government spending. Kyle Zebley, American Telemedicine Association vice president, public policy, and executive director of ATA Action, discusses that track record of success.


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