1. United States
2. Conn.
3. Letter

The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 aims to expand and make permanent certain telehealth services under Medicare that were temporarily expanded during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This legislation would increase access to healthcare for many Americans, especially those in rural or underserved areas, older adults, and individuals with mobility challenges or transportation barriers. Retaining audio-only telehealth visits and enabling a wider range of practitioners to provide telehealth services would greatly enhance healthcare accessibility and continuity of care. Furthermore, making these flexibilities permanent avoids potential disruptions when the pandemic-era waivers expire. Given telehealth's demonstrated benefits in recent years, continuing these policies is crucial for ensuring all Americans can conveniently and safely access the care they need moving forward.