The Alliance for Connected Care submitted comments to the Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make America Healthy Again Request for Information.
Under the first Trump Administration, led by Seema Verma, telehealth and virtual care expanded, supporting greater access to care nationwide, including for the more than 30 million Americans in Medicare and many of the 33 million Americans with High-Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts.
As the Medicare population continues to age, and clinician shortages worsen, the use of technology to manage patients with multiple chronic conditions or in high-risk post-acute circumstances are not just an imperative, but a necessity. As the Trump Administration lays out its bold vision for to lessen regulatory burdens, evidence has demonstrated that telehealth can help reduce barriers to care by connecting patients, particularly rural Americans, to health care services and specialists. Several studies reveal that telehealth decreases travel time, improves communication with providers, increases access to care, and empowers patients to manage their chronic conditions.
In our comments below, we list regulations for HHS’ and OMB’s consideration for rescission as it stifles innovation. Its removal would promote the health and well-being of the American people.
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