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Telehealth regulations in Washington, D.C.: The most pressing need in policy
Author(s)Richard Payerchin
Congressional action could help or hurt availability of telehealth, which has grown to become a major part of the U.S. health care system.
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As of March 13, 2025, the nation is 18 days away from favorable telehealth policies lapsing in Medicare. Ideally, Congress will continue and extend those provisions, or telemedicine will face a potentially devastating setback in the U.S. health care system. Kyle Zebley, American Telemedicine Association vice president, public policy, and executive director of ATA Action, explains the priorities.
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