Chief Healthcare Executive November 8, 2024
Ron Southwick

The American Telemedicine Association said Donald Trump has backed virtual care. Health groups are also pressing President Biden and Congress to approve extensions before the year’s end.

Healthcare groups have said telehealth has enjoyed strong bipartisan support in recent years, and they are banking on that to continue in President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.

The American Telemedicine Association noted Trump’s backing of virtual care programs, which greatly expanded in the final months of his first term due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kyle Zebley, senior vice president of public policy for the American Telemedicine Association and the executive director of ATA Action, noted Trump’s support as the group congratulated him on his victory in the election.

“President-elect Trump and his administration...

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