March 1, 2021
| The Honorable Anna Eshoo Chairwoman House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health 2125 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 |
The Honorable Brett Guthrie Ranking Member House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health 2322 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 |
Re: MGMA Testimony – “The Future of Telehealth: How COVID-19 is Changing the Delivery of Virtual Care” Hearing
Dear Chairwoman Eshoo and Ranking Member Guthrie:
On behalf of our member medical group practices, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) would like to thank the Subcommittee for holding this important hearing on “The Future of Telehealth: How COVID-19 is Changing the Delivery of Virtual Care” and we appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on this topic. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, MGMA members have embraced the telehealth flexibilities to safely care for their patients. In late March 2020, 97% of MGMA members reported that their practices expanded telehealth access due to COVID-19. MGMA supports congressional efforts to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have greater access to telehealth services but would like any future legislation to take into account the importance of the patient-physician relationship.
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