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Telehealth Access for America

@TAforAmerica

Telehealth Access for America (TAFA) is committed to protecting Americans’ access to critical telehealth services.

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URGENT action is required to protect access to #telehealth, as current Medicare flexibilities are set to expire at the end of the year Learn more on the need for congressional action: telehealthaccessforamerica.org/?utm_source=x&…


#NEAM is a time to raise awareness around the brain disorder & support those affected by it. #Telehealth is a vital tool in managing epilepsy — helping people access specialists & receive care they need from the comfort of their own homes. More: telehealthaccessforamerica.org/national-epile…


This #HyperhidrosisAwarenessMonth is a time to bring attention to the millions of patients impacted by excessive sweating. #Telehealth has become a critical care tool in helping treat hyperhidrosis. Learn more: telehealthaccessforamerica.org/how-telehealth…


“Without prompt congressional action, [telehealth] may no longer be an option for millions of Americans.” We’re urging Congress to protect #telehealth flexibilities that increase access to care for rural and underserved communities. Get the facts from @harvardmed:


Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have consistently shown support for protecting crucial Medicare #telehealth flexibilities. To avoid a telehealth cliff, Congress must act now. telehealthaccessforamerica.org/congress-must-…


TAFA encourages Congress to extend #telehealth flexibilities for at least two years as soon as possible. Patients and providers need certainty as current protections expire in under 40 days. Read our statement here: telehealthaccessforamerica.org/tafa-statement…


This Diabetes Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness and reflect on the strides made in diabetes management through #telehealth innovation. Congress must protect these vital flexibilities to protect the millions of patients with diabetes who rely on them.


⏰ As the clock ticks toward the expiration of critical #telehealth protections, the healthcare millions rely upon, is in jeopardy. Congress must act now to ensure the millions of patients relying on these services continue to receive the care they need. telehealthaccessforamerica.org/congress-must-…


Less than 50 days remain until pandemic-era flexibilities expire – putting millions of patients at risk of losing access to vital care services. Congress must act NOW to protect patients’ access to the care they rely on.


The deadline for Congress to extend #telehealth flexibilities is looming – and with it, the chance for lawmakers to “examine long-term telehealth solutions that can drive innovation and health care through greater delivery,” according to @RepGuthrie Read more:


The impending “telehealth cliff” could mean: ❌ Fewer care options ❌ More costly settings ❌ Reduced access providers Lawmakers must act now to protect patient access to #virtualcare.


#Telehealth is an essential part of our health care system — providing millions of patients, including many Medicare beneficiaries, with access to affordable, high-quality, convenient care. Congress must safeguard patient access to virtual care before it's too late.


Millions of patients, including many seniors, rely on virtual care. Urgent action must be taken to safeguard #virtualcare permanently.


DYK: Nearly 9 out of 10 adults in the U.S. struggle with health literacy. #Telehealth plays a pivotal role in mitigating these struggles and creating more accessible health information for patients. Congress must take action to protect virtual care.


#Telehealth usage accelerated exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic and has become a vital health care tool for millions of patients. Learn why Congress must protect access to #telehealth flexibilities for all patients: telehealthaccessforamerica.org/benefits/?utm_…


Key findings from the latest @CMSGov Medicare Telehealth Trends Report: Medicare beneficiaries living with disabilities utilized #telehealth at the highest rate of any category of user. Learn more:


FACT: Heart disease impacts nearly 83 million people in the U.S. #Telehealth has increased cardiac monitoring capabilities, allowing for better management and treatment of the condition. Learn more:


For seniors, #telehealth's versatility and adaptability are integral to accessing care — eliminating travel barriers and allowing seniors to meet with providers in their homes and monitor their conditions remotely. Learn more on how #virtualcare access has empowered seniors:


When #telehealth flexibilities expire at the end of December 2024, patients with chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease may have fewer care options to maintain their quality of life. It’s time to act now:


#Telehealth innovation has changed the game for stroke intervention and care, with some facilities reporting hospital transfers reduced from 50% to 15%. If Congress doesn’t act now, cardiac patients risk losing access to these #virtualcare services they rely on.


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