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Press Release: Senate Passes Schatz-Wicker Resolution Declaring Telehealth Awareness Week

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The U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating September 14-20 as Telehealth Awareness Week, promoting access to telehealth services.

Quiver AI Summary

The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan resolution designating September 14-20 as "Telehealth Awareness Week," authored by Senators Brian Schatz and Roger Wicker. The resolution aims to highlight telehealth's role in expanding access to quality health care, particularly for rural and underserved communities.

Senator Schatz emphasized, "Telehealth helps people access quality health care...," while Senator Wicker underscored its effectiveness for rural patients. The resolution confirmed strong congressional support for telehealth, noting that 25% of Medicare beneficiaries utilized telehealth services in 2024.

The initiative receives wider backing from co-sponsors, including Senators Mark Warner and Cindy Hyde-Smith, who highlighted telehealth's importance during challenging times. Schatz has also led efforts to enhance telehealth access through the CONNECT for Health Act.

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