Permanently Expanding Medicare Telehealth Services Could Help Ensure All Beneficiaries Have Access

Nearly 7 million Medicare enrollees use telehealth services each year, which helps increase access to care, patient satisfaction, and positive health outcomes. However, telehealth is not codified into law for Medicare enrollees and will revert back to pre-pandemic coverage without an extension. This blog discusses the importance of Medicare-covered telehealth services and the benefits of extending coverage of these services.