"Most providers and hospital systems are taking calculated risks to continue care during this time, but long-term continuity depends on action by our telehealth champions in Washington to restore these flexibilities and ensure retroactive reimbursement," Kyle Zebley, executive director of ATA Action and senior vice president of public policy at ATA

ATA Action said the flexibilities have been in place since 2020, during President Donald Trump's first term, and this is the first time they have lapsed. สล็อต 888  

In a statement, ATA Action, the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, urged Congress to reinstate Medicare telehealth flexibilities. สล็อตวอเลท  

"We understand how important continuity of care is, and we're working diligently to reschedule affected patients for in-person visits," the statement said. "For those who choose to keep their virtual appointments, we're making sure they're fully informed that a bill may be issued as a result of the government shutdown. We appreciate everyone's pati