Aug 12, 2025, 11:44 by ASRA Pain Medicine

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ASRA Pain Medicine is among 350 organizations that have signed a letter to Congressional leaders urging action to prevent the expiration of Medicare telehealth coverage this September. Telehealth services, expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic and in place for the past five years, are vital for patients who face barriers to in-person care, including those with compromised immune systems, neurodegenerative disorders, or chronic conditions. These services also improve access for individuals in rural or underserved areas and support flexible virtual staffing models that help address workforce shortages.

The letter calls for making Medicare telehealth access permanent; if that is not possible, it urges Congress to approve the longest possible extension, with at least two years to ensure stability for patients, providers, and the health care system. ASRA Pain Medicine agrees that, without action, patients and clinicians can and likely will face disruptions in care and reduced access to services.

Read the full letter here.