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Khanna Pushes for Telehealth Act to Prevent Coverage Cuts

3/31/2025

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U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna is sounding the alarm as Medicare prepares to cut off telehealth coverage on April 1, 2025, unless Congress intervenes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has confirmed this deadline. In response, Khanna aims to introduce the Telehealth Coverage Act, a bold move that could cost taxpayers $25 billion over the next decade.

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U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna is sounding the alarm as Medicare prepares to cut off telehealth coverage on April 1, 2025, unless Congress intervenes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has confirmed this deadline. In response, Khanna aims to introduce the Telehealth Coverage Act, a bold move that could cost taxpayers $25 billion over the next decade.