Congress

国会

passed

通过

a continuing resolution last week to fund the federal government through September 30 and avoid a government shutdown. The legislation extended some key healthcare provisions, letting them live on for another six months.

上周通过了一项持续决议，为联邦政府提供资金直至9月30日，避免了政府关门。该立法延长了一些关键的医疗保健条款，使它们再延续六个月。

The resolution extends the enhanced low-volume adjustment program and the Medicare-dependent hospital program, extends add-on payments for ambulance services, and eliminates the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts through the next six months. Notably, it also

该决议延长了增强型低量调整计划和依赖联邦医疗保险的医院计划，延长了救护车服务的附加付款，并在未来六个月内取消了医疗补助计划中针对不成比例的医院份额削减。特别是，它还

extended

扩展的

expiring Medicare telehealth flexibilities.

医疗保险远程医疗灵活性到期。

Telehealth CEOs view the passing of the resolution as a short-term win, but they think there is still more work to do to ensure Americans have permanent access to virtual care services in the future.

远程医疗公司的首席执行官们认为，这项决议的通过是短期内的一次胜利，但他们认为，要确保美国人民未来能够永久获得虚拟护理服务，还有更多工作要做。

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, said she is thrilled to see the telehealth extension included in the legislation. Her company provides both virtual and in-person care.

，她表示很高兴看到立法中包含了远程医疗的扩展。她的公司提供虚拟和面对面的护理服务。

“This access matters for all seniors, not just seniors who live in rural areas. We’ve seen many patients with mobility issues, transportation issues, or folks who simply prefer the convenience of virtual care, who deserve access,” she remarked.

“这种访问对所有老年人来说都很重要，而不仅仅是居住在农村地区的老年人。我们见过许多行动不便、交通不便或单纯喜欢虚拟护理便利性的患者，他们也都应该获得这样的访问权限，”她说道。

Boyarsky Pratt added that she wants to see a longitudinal Medicare ruling put in place so patients and clinicians don’t have uncertainty in the future.

普拉特·博亚尔斯基补充说，她希望看到出台一项纵向的医疗保险规定，以便患者和临床医生在未来不会感到不确定。

Another telehealth CEO — Vanessa Rissetto, who is at the helm of virtual nutrition care company

另一位远程医疗公司的首席执行官——瓦内萨·里塞托，她是一家虚拟营养护理公司的掌舵人。

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— noted that while Congress’ temporary extension of telehealth coverage is good news, it’s only the beginning of the fight.

— 指出，虽然国会暂时延长远程医疗覆盖范围是个好消息，但这只是斗争的开始。

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“We hope to see permanent telehealth coverage across government programs, ensuring consistent, high-quality nutrition care for all Americans. This isn’t just about convenience — it’s about health equity, bridging gaps in access across gender, race and age. Telehealth should be a mainstay in modern healthcare, not just a temporary solution,” Rissetto said..

“我们希望看到政府项目中永久性的远程医疗覆盖，确保所有美国人都能获得持续、高质量的营养护理。这不仅仅是便利性的问题——而是关于健康公平，弥合跨性别、种族和年龄的获取差距。远程医疗应该成为现代医疗的主流，而不仅仅是一个临时解决方案，”里塞托说。

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CEO Laurent Marinot agreed with Rissetto. Marinot’s company provides sleep diagnostics patients can use at home.

首席执行官劳伦特·马里诺特同意里苏托的观点。马里诺特的公司提供患者可以在家使用的睡眠诊断设备。

In Marinot’s eyes, telehealth will be a vital part of healthcare delivery for years to come.

在马里诺特看来，远程医疗将在未来数年内成为医疗服务的重要组成部分。

“The pandemic truly changed what the U.S. expects from healthcare, and telehealth has remained a critical component of our healthcare system long after our ‘return to normalcy.’ I’d urge elected officials to take that into account and implement it further, ensuring telehealth stays accessible through public health coverage so people get the proper care they need, regardless of factors like income, time restraints, location, etc.,” she declared..

“疫情确实改变了美国对医疗保健的期望，而远程医疗在我们‘恢复正常’后很久仍然是我们医疗系统的关键组成部分。我敦促民选官员考虑到这一点并进一步推进远程医疗，确保通过公共健康保险使远程医疗保持可及性，让每个人无论收入、时间限制、地理位置等因素如何，都能获得所需的适当护理。”她宣称。

Ultimately, the passing of the resolution was a relief, but it is a temporary fix, according to

最终，这项决议的通过让人松了一口气，但据称这只是一个临时性的补救措施。

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CEO Anu Sharma. Millie offers hybrid maternal care from midwives and doulas.

首席执行官阿努·夏尔马。米莉提供助产士和导乐的混合孕产妇护理。

The uncertainty surrounding the future of telehealth coverage raises serious concerns about health equity disparities, Sharma noted.

沙玛指出，围绕远程医疗覆盖范围的未来存在不确定性，这引发了对健康公平差异的严重担忧。

“Most pregnancy and all of the postpartum period happens at home, outside of a doctor’s office. Our telehealth services enable us to provide the 24/7 care women need. While this extension allows us to continue addressing the needs of underserved communities, at a time when maternity care deserts are rapidly rising, and OB GYN shortages increase nationwide.

“大多数孕期和整个产后期都是在医生办公室之外的家中度过的。我们的远程医疗服务使我们能够提供女性所需的全天候护理。这一扩展使我们能够继续满足服务不足社区的需求，尤其是在产科护理荒漠迅速增加、全国范围内妇产科医生短缺的情况下。”

Without coverage of this essential bridge, gaps will only widen,” she said..

“如果不覆盖这座重要的桥梁，差距只会扩大，”她说道。

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