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The Alliance for Connected Care aims to:
Demonstrate the importance of Connected Care as a tool for improved quality and efficiency.
Build significant and high-level support for Connected Care among leaders in Congress and the Administration.
Enable more telehealth to support new models of care.
Lift geographic and site restrictions for telehealth in Medicare.
Alliance News
Alliance for Connected Care Letter on Michigan IMLC Participation
The Alliance for Connected Care sent a letter to Michigan state legislators encouraging them to advance S.B. 60, which would renew participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). This legislation is crucial to Michigan’s continued leadership on health care. Michigan’s participation in IMLC strengthens access to care in the state. Michigan must continue its participation in IMLC to expand health care access for patients and empower Michigan practitioners as national experts and leaders. The Alliance believes participation in the IMLC should be the minimum for a state promoting greater access through telehealth, as more can be done. After [...]
Alliance for Connected Care Response to Future Directions in Medicare Advantage RFI
The Alliance for Connected Care responded to the Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program proposed rule, which contained a Request for Information (RFI) on the future direction of Medicare Advantage. The Alliance urged CMS to update network adequacy policies, encourage cross-state licensure, and build on tech-enabled care initiatives, such as the ACCESS Model, in the Medicare Advantage program. We believe these steps will improve patient outcomes and yield downstream savings for the larger Medicare program. Read the full letter here or below: [...]
Alliance Leads over 150 Stakeholders in Requesting CMS Extend Provider Location Flexibilities to Virtual-Only Providers
The Alliance for Connected Care and over 150 stakeholders sent a letter to CMS thanking the agency for its leadership in creating location reporting flexibility for practitioners with an in-person practice location. In addition to this recognition, signers request that CMS begin work on a low-burden means of addressing these concerns for fully remote practitioners. This is an important step in ensuring that providers without a physical practice location can continue to provide critical care for the patients who need it most. Read the full letter here or below:
Alliance Urges Congress to Advance Permanent Telehealth
The Alliance for Connected Care sent a letter to Congressional Leadership, urging a focus on permanent telehealth policy in the upcoming extension package. Permanent or long-term policy is extremely necessary given the previous lapse in access and ongoing uncertainty. Read the full letter or below:
2025 Year in Review: A Year of Impact, Leadership, and Results
Across 2025, the Alliance for Connected Care continued to be the leading national voice for virtual care, driving concrete policy wins, mobilizing Congress at critical moments, and protecting patient access across Medicare and the commercial markets. In a year defined by policy uncertainty and high-stakes deadlines, the Alliance for Connected Care didn’t just respond – we led. By shaping legislation, defending patient access, and keeping telehealth front-and-center on Capitol Hill, the Alliance proved once again that when it comes to connected care, no organization delivers more impact. Read the Alliance's full recap here or below. [...]