This resolution designates the week of September 14-20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week" to highlight the importance of remote healthcare services delivered through technology. The resolution recognizes that telehealth has become a critical part of healthcare delivery, particularly for patients in rural areas, those with limited mobility or transportation, and communities facing healthcare worker shortages. It notes that telehealth usage among Medicare beneficiaries surged from just 0.1% of visits in 2019 to 25% of beneficiaries receiving at least one telehealth service by 2024, with 90% of Medicare patients reporting satisfaction with their telehealth experience. The resolution calls for continued efforts to raise awareness about telehealth benefits, provide resources to healthcare providers and patients, collect data on telehealth impacts, and promote ongoing access to these services across all communities. This is a symbolic resolution that requires no funding and simply expresses Senate support for promoting telehealth awareness during the designated week.
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