Telehealth Essential for Millions to Continue Access to Health Care Once Pandemic is Over

A new report and infographic from the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) present recently collected survey data on community health center experiences with audio-only telehealth during the pandemic. The report examines the lifeline telehealth provided for health centers and patients during the pandemic and stresses that unless lawmakers ensure the emergency flexibilities granted during the public health crisis continue, millions of patients could lose access to care. See the infographic for a summary of the impact of termination of emergency flexibilities.