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Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have introduced the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025 to extend telehealth flexibilities for seniors on Medicare through fiscal year 2027. The bill seeks to make healthcare more accessible to patients regardless of their physical location, with a focus on seniors, people with disabilities, and rural populations. The legislation also includes provisions for the extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities, the Acute Hospital Care at Home Program, in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities, temporary expansion of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program, and implementation of the SPEAK Act to improve telehealth delivery for individuals with limited English proficiency.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025 Unveiled
Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have introduced the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025. This bill aims to extend telehealth flexibilities for Medicare seniors until the end of fiscal year 2027.
Increasing Accessibility of Health Care with Telehealth
“Telehealth is an essential part of our health care system. It is paramount to ensure its accessibility to patients in need, regardless of their physical location,” said Rep. Carter, endorsing the potential of telehealth services to enhance health care accessibility and quality in a bipartisan manner.
Expanding Telehealth Services for the Marginalized
Rep. Dingell highlighted the importance of telehealth services, especially for seniors, people with disabilities, and rural residents. “Telehealth widened access to health care during COVID and needs to be universally adopted. The Telehealth Modernization Act is a significant stride in safeguarding and extending telehealth access to Americans who rely on it.”
Senate Companion Bill for the Telehealth Modernization Act
Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) are leading a Senate companion bill.
ATA Action’s Priorities Align with the Legislation
Kyle Zebley, Executive Director, ATA Action & Senior Vice President of Public Policy, ATA, lauded the legislation as a major step toward extending telehealth access, enhancing care, and modernizing service delivery across the U.S. The legislation also aligns with ATA Action’s top priorities, including the extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities, the Acute Hospital Care at Home Program, among others.
For more information, read the full bill text here and the section-by-section here.
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