Reauthorization of Telehealth Network and Telehealth Resource Centers Grant Programs

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3419, which would reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource grant programs, led by my colleague Congressman Valadao.

Telehealth has been an extremely useful tool that helps patients overcome various physical barriers to care and expands access to a wide array of services provided by high-quality healthcare professionals. It is both an effective and efficient way to deliver healthcare services to patients living in rural and medically underserved areas across the United States.

As we continue working to build a healthier America, telehealth is an incredible tool to help break down barriers and promote patient access.

H.R. 3419 reauthorizes key grant programs, namely the Telehealth Network Grant Program and telehealth resource centers.

Under the Telehealth Network Grant Program, awardees can receive funding to provide services through a telehealth network for patients in rural and medically underserved areas.

Additionally, the telehealth resource centers provide telehealth technical assistance for regional and national entities that support providers to best utilize this technology to care for their patients.

Ultimately, this bill continues critical support and strengthens the telehealth infrastructure that Americans rely on.

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I thank the sponsors for their work on this bill.

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from California (Mr. Valadao).

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Mrs. HARSHBARGER. Madam Speaker, in closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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