2024 Telehealth Awareness Week: Advocating for Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities

As 2024 Telehealth Awareness Week, September 15-21, 2024, approaches, XiFin reaffirms its support for the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and ATA Action Committee in urging CMS to advocate for Congress to make Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent before they expire on December 31, 2024. These flexibilities have been crucial in expanding access to care, especially for underserved populations, and their permanence is vital for continuing progress in healthcare delivery.

XiFin’s Role in Telehealth and Remote Monitoring Advocacy

XiFin is committed to advancing telehealth and remote monitoring as essential components of modern healthcare. With the appointment of Harley Ross, our Chief Commercial Officer, to the ATA Leadership Council, XiFin is at the forefront of pushing for policies integrating telehealth and virtual care into everyday healthcare practices. Harley advocates that telehealth and remote monitoring not only improve patient outcomes and safety but also reduce healthcare costs and address disparities by making care more accessible.

The Importance of Permanent Flexibilities

Medicare telehealth flexibilities have allowed providers to deliver care remotely, significantly enhancing access for patients in rural and underserved areas. Making them permanent would continue to support remote healthcare options like virtual visits and remote monitoring, which have proven effective in managing chronic conditions, improving patient engagement, and reducing the need for hospital visits.

A Call to Action

As we celebrate Telehealth Awareness Week, XiFin urges swift congressional action to solidify these telehealth advancements. Permanent Medicare telehealth flexibilities and expanded access to remote monitoring are crucial steps toward a more connected, efficient, and equitable healthcare system. Let’s work together to make these changes a lasting reality.

Visit the ATA Action Committee to learn how you can get involved.