Throughout the pandemic, telehealth has provided access to quality care for millions of patients across the country. Even now, with the return of in office appointments, telehealth continues to broaden access to quality care— particularly in rural areas with fewer providers and for mental and behavioral health services.
We are concerned, however, that tens of millions of Americans could lose access to telehealth care unless Congress acts. Without it, Medicare beneficiaries will lose access to telemedicine services when the public health emergency expires. And, Congress has already let an important consumer protection lapse at the end of 2021 which means consumers will no longer be able to use their Health Savings Account (HSA)’s for telehealth visits pre-deductible.
