U.S. Senator Katie Britt, along with a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues, reintroduced the CONNECT for Health Act to expand access to telehealth services. The bill aims to make Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent and improve health outcomes for patients. Three provisions of the bill were signed into law in 2020, leading to a sharp increase in telehealth use during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill has the support of several Senators, including Senator Schatz and Senator Wicker. In Alabama, where access to mental healthcare is a significant issue, the bill would make it easier for patients to receive telemental health services. Senator Britt previously cosponsored this legislation in the 118th Congress. The bill has the potential to improve access to healthcare for rural communities and underserved populations across the state and country. With over half of Americans participating in telehealth visits, the CONNECT for Health Act aims to ensure that telehealth remains a permanent and accessible option for patients nationwide.
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