US Senator Charles Schumer warns of a potential ‘Telehealth Cliff’ that could threaten rural healthcare access if temporary pandemic provisions expire without permanent legislation. The provisions, which expanded Medicare coverage to include telehealth services during the pandemic, are set to expire in 2025. Schumer, along with Senators Ben Cardin, Brian Schatz, and Roger Wicker, have sponsored the Telehealth Modernization Act. This bipartisan bill aims to permanently extend the telehealth provisions, ensuring continued access to remote healthcare services for rural communities.
Read the full article to understand the implications of the Telehealth Modernization Act and how it aims to safeguard access to healthcare in rural areas. Learn more about the ‘Telehealth Cliff’ and why Senator Schumer and his colleagues are urging for the permanence of telehealth services. Click the link below to delve into the intricacies of this crucial issue.