Telehealth Visits Made Permanent Under Medicare, Medicaid Programs
Congress has made pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities permanent for Medicare and Medicaid. Patients can now receive virtual care from home indefinitely, transforming how healthcare is delivered in America.
Telehealth made permanent
Permanent Policy
Bipartisan legislation makes telehealth coverage permanent, ending uncertainty that has plagued providers and patients. Virtual visits will be reimbursed at the same rate as in-person appointments.
Access Improvements
Telehealth has proven especially valuable for rural patients, those with mobility challenges, and mental health services. Usage has remained 30x higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Future Development
The legislation also supports expansion of remote patient monitoring and hospital-at-home programs. Healthcare delivery is being permanently transformed by digital technology.
Bipartisan law makes telehealth permanent for Medicare and Medicaid, reimbursing virtual visits like in-person care and expanding access.
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