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Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of 2021

Floor Speech

Date: July 27, 2022
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. CURTIS. Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. Carter for his support.

I rise today in support of the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act. There is no putting the genie back in the bottle. COVID-19 highlighted the importance of telehealth, especially in providing quality care for rural communities. This bill would extend telehealth offered through Medicare through the end of 2024.

Like many of my colleagues, I would like to see that go longer. This bill includes a provision I have supported in my bill, the Protecting Mental Health Services Act, which extends mental health services delivered through telehealth.

While Utah has, for the most part, returned to regular life, it is important that we keep in place those flexibilities that give Utahns control over their healthcare decisions.

I support this bill and am pleased the Protecting Mental Health Services Act was included. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support its passage.

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