Permanent Telehealth from Home Act
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Permanent Telehealth from Home Act This bill permanently allows any site to serve as an originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) for purposes of Medicare telehealth services, including a beneficiary's home.
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2026 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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H.R. 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings H.R. 1407 - Permanent Telehealth from Home Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 1614 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - Expand practitioners eligible for telehealth in Medicare H.R. 1627 - TREATS Act - Rep. Norcross, Donald - telehealth SUD treatment H.R. 1867 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Removing in-person requirements for Medicare coverage for mental health telehealth H.R. 1899 - Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Feenstra, Randy - Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth H.R. 2528 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - Association health plans treatment H.R. 3000 - Caring for Seniors Act - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian - Long-term care workforce programs and cost reduction H.R. 4206 - CONNECT for Health Act - Rep. Thompson, Mike - Telehealth expansion and oversight H.R. 5081 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" - Medicare telehealth flexibility extension H.R. 7537 - Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act - Rep. Goodlander, Maggie - Private equity restrictions for health care industry H.R. 7790 - Medical Records Access Fairness Act - Rep. Foster, Bill - Requirements for providing protected health information to individuals H.R. 9504 - Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act - Rep. Murphy, Gregory - Hospital transparency requirements H.R. 9910 - Health Over Wealth Act - Rep. Jayapal, Pramila - For-profit health system requirements S. 339 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings S. 931 - COMPLETE Care Act - Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine - Behavioral health integration S. 1056 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act - Sen. Rounds, Mike - mental health and SUD telehealth services S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - Sen. Schatz, Brian - Telehealth expansion and oversight S. 1847 - Association Health Plans Act - Sen. Paul, Rand - Association health plans treatment S. 2709 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - Medicare telehealth flexibility extension S. 3315 - Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act - Sen. Cassidy, Bill - Cybersecurity response and reporting requirements S. 3822 - Break Up Big Medicine Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - Health care entity vertical integration restrictions S. 3829 - Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - Private equity restrictions for health care industry S. 3834 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Sen. Daines, Steve - Medicare telehealth allowances Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; behavioral health; behavioral health workforce expansion; rural health; post-partum care coverage; maternity care coverage; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; provider directories; artificial intelligence and privacy; cyber security issues; ACA Marketplace; ACA Marketplace Program Integrity; Mental Health Parity; Surprise Medical Billing; IDR; private equity ownership; transparency; prior authorization; IVF Coverage; ACA market regulations; maternal health coding; industry vertical integration; maternal health; vaccine coverage; and ICHRAs.
Client expense: $3,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act; H.R.8261 Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act; H.R.8261 Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Health Issues
ATA Action - Federal Legislative Priorities (119th Congress) As of Q4 2025, ATA Action continues to support and lobby for a broad portfolio of bipartisan legislation aimed at making telehealth and digital health a permanent, integrated part of care delivery in the U.S. healthcare system. Below is a summary of the legislation we are actively engaging on: 🔹 Top Legislative Priorities Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Sponsors: Rep. Arrington (R-TX), Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV), Sen. Daines (R-MT), Sen. Cortez Masto (D-NV) → Makes permanent the ability to offer pre-deductible telehealth services under high-deductible health plans linked to HSAs. Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Sponsors: Rep. Buchanan (R-FL), Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Eliminates originating site and geographic restrictions for Medicare telehealth services permanently. Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Sponsors: Rep. Feenstra (R-IA), Rep. Pappas (D-NH) → Makes permanent coverage of audio-only services in Medicare. Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) Sponsors: Rep. Kelly (R-PA), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Permits therapists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists to deliver telehealth services permanently. TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) Sponsors: Rep. Norcross (D-NJ), Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) → Permanently waives the in-person requirement for prescribing controlled substances (Schedules III-IV) via telehealth for substance use and opioid use disorders. 🔹 Additional Supported Legislation PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sponsors: Rep. DeGette (D-CO), Rep. Bilirakis (R-FL) → Expands Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to include virtual suppliers. Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Sponsors: Rep. Joyce (R-PA), Rep. Peters (D-CA), Sen. Blackburn (R-TN), Sen. Klobuchar (D-MN) → Makes permanent the option to provide cardiopulmonary rehab services at home via telehealth. Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Sponsors: Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV), Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) → Allows hospice recertification visits via telehealth beyond 180 days. Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Sponsors: Rep. Langworthy (R-NY), Rep. Pingree (D-ME) → Reauthorizes USDAs Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program through FY2030. ATA Action is actively advocating for these bills through direct engagement with congressional offices, testimony, coalition coordination, and public policy campaigns. This legislative portfolio reflects our commitment to securing permanent access to telehealth and integrating next-generation digital tools across care settings nationwide.
Client expense: $86,949 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Monitor Prescription Digital Therapeutics policy. H.R.6994 - To amend the Controlled Substances Act to modify requirements relating to the prescription of controlled substances by means of the Internet, and for other purposes. Education regarding DEA's final telemedicine rule. Education about asynchronous telemedicine and letters of medical necessity in the FSA/HSA space.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 879 Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. H.R. 2433 Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program. H.R. 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. S. 1390 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 751 HEALTH Panel Act: To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to codify the Panel of Health Advisors within the Congressional Budget Office, and for other purposes H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services under the Medicare program. H.R. 2028 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. S. 942 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. H.R. 3514 Improving Seniors' Access to Timely Care Act of 2025: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. S. 1816: Improving Seniors' Access to Timely Care Act of 2025: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. CY2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule - cuts to RVUs for total hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty and shoulder hemiarthrolasty, Modifier-25, PE RVU formula changes.
2026 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Monitor Prescription Digital Therapeutics policy. H.R.6994 - To amend the Controlled Substances Act to modify requirements relating to the prescription of controlled substances by means of the Internet, and for other purposes. Education regarding DEA's final telemedicine rule.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings H.R. 935 - Health Care Workforce Innovation Act - Rep. Garbarino, Andrew - Increase behavioral health workforce H.R. 1096 - HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act - Rep. Salinas, Andrea - Medicare primary care visit requirements H.R. 1407 - Permanent Telehealth from Home Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 1523 - PREVENT DIABETES Act - Rep. DeGette, Diana - Virtual prevention programs in Medicare H.R. 1614 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - Expand practitioners eligible for telehealth in Medicare H.R. 1627 - TREATS Act - Rep. Norcross, Donald - telehealth SUD treatment H.R. 1867 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Removing in-person requirements for Medicare coverage for mental health telehealth H.R. 1899 - Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Feenstra, Randy - Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth H.R. 2013 - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act - Rep. Smucker, Lloyd - Medicare coverage of home-based occupational therapy H.R. 2049 - Access to Family Building Act - Rep. Gillen, Laura - access to reproductive technology H.R. 2404 - Remote Opioid Monitoring Act - Rep. Balderson, Troy - remote monitoring for opioid prescriptions H.R. 2528 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - Association health plans treatment H.R. 2741 - PEER Support Act - Rep. Salinas, Andrea - Behavioral health workforce shortage H.R. 3000 - Caring for Seniors Act - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian - Long-term care workforce programs and cost reduction H.R. 4206 - CONNECT for Health Act - Rep. Thompson, Mike - Telehealth expansion and oversight H.R. 4484 - ADAPT Act - Rep. Balderson, Troy - Behavioral health service reimbursement for supervised trainees H.R. 5081 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl L. Buddy - Medicare telehealth flexibility extension H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - Short term government funding bill; health care program funding H.R. 7064 - AI in Health Care Efficiency and Study Act - Rep. Hernandez, Pablo Jose - AI usage in health care H.R. 7537 - Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act - Rep. Goodlander, Maggie - Private equity restrictions for health care industry H.R. 7787 - To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to strengthen the mental health workforce, and for other purposes. - Rep. Carter, Troy - Mental health professional workforce expansion H.R. 7790 - Medical Records Access Fairness Act - Rep. Foster, Bill - Requirements for providing protected health information to individuals H.R. 9504 - Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act - Rep. Murphy, Gregory - Hospital transparency requirements S. 339 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings S. 422 - Right to Contraception Act - Sen. Markey, Edward - Contraception and contraception services access S. 931 - COMPLETE Care Act - Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine - Behavioral health integration S. 1056 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act - Sen. Rounds, Mike - mental health and SUD telehealth services S. 1227 - ABC Act - Sen. Markey, Edward - Family caregiver coverage paperwork S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - Sen. Schatz, Brian - Telehealth expansion and oversight S. 1329 - PEER Support Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - Behavioral health workforce shortage S. 1847 - Association Health Plans Act - Sen. Paul, Rand - Association health plans treatment S. 2356 - ADAPT Act - Sen. Barrasso, John - Behavioral health service reimbursement for supervised trainees S. 2709 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - Medicare telehealth flexibility extension S. 3822 - Break Up Big Medicine Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - Health care entity vertical integration restrictions S. 3829 - Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - Private equity restrictions for health care industry S. 3834 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Sen. Daines, Steve - Medicare telehealth allowances Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; provider directories; artificial intelligence and privacy; cyber security issues; ACA Marketplace; ACA Marketplace Program Integrity; Mental Health Parity; Surprise Medical Billing; IDR; private equity ownership; transparency; prior authorization; IVF Coverage; ACA market regulations; maternal health coding; maternal health; vaccine coverage; and ICHRAs.
2026 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act; H.R.8261 Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
2026 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act; H.R.8261 Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
2026 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 879 Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. H.R. 2433 Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program. H.R. 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. S. 1390 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 751 HEALTH Panel Act: To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to codify the Panel of Health Advisors within the Congressional Budget Office, and for other purposes H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services under the Medicare program. H.R. 2028 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. S. 942 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. H.R. 3514 Improving Seniors' Access to Timely Care Act of 2025: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. S. 1816: Improving Seniors' Access to Timely Care Act of 2025: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. H.R. 7520: Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay the implementation of an efficiency adjustment to work relative value units under the Medicare physician fee schedule.
2026 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Monitor Prescription Digital Therapeutics policy. H.R.6994 - To amend the Controlled Substances Act to modify requirements relating to the prescription of controlled substances by means of the Internet, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Health Issues
ATA Action - Federal Legislative Priorities (119th Congress) As of Q4 2025, ATA Action continues to support and lobby for a broad portfolio of bipartisan legislation aimed at making telehealth and digital health a permanent, integrated part of care delivery in the U.S. healthcare system. Below is a summary of the legislation we are actively engaging on: 🔹 Top Legislative Priorities Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Sponsors: Rep. Arrington (R-TX), Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV), Sen. Daines (R-MT), Sen. Cortez Masto (D-NV) → Makes permanent the ability to offer pre-deductible telehealth services under high-deductible health plans linked to HSAs. Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Sponsors: Rep. Buchanan (R-FL), Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Eliminates originating site and geographic restrictions for Medicare telehealth services permanently. Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Sponsors: Rep. Feenstra (R-IA), Rep. Pappas (D-NH) → Makes permanent coverage of audio-only services in Medicare. Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) Sponsors: Rep. Kelly (R-PA), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Permits therapists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists to deliver telehealth services permanently. TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) Sponsors: Rep. Norcross (D-NJ), Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) → Permanently waives the in-person requirement for prescribing controlled substances (Schedules III-IV) via telehealth for substance use and opioid use disorders. 🔹 Additional Supported Legislation PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sponsors: Rep. DeGette (D-CO), Rep. Bilirakis (R-FL) → Expands Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to include virtual suppliers. Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Sponsors: Rep. Joyce (R-PA), Rep. Peters (D-CA), Sen. Blackburn (R-TN), Sen. Klobuchar (D-MN) → Makes permanent the option to provide cardiopulmonary rehab services at home via telehealth. Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Sponsors: Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV), Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) → Allows hospice recertification visits via telehealth beyond 180 days. Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Sponsors: Rep. Langworthy (R-NY), Rep. Pingree (D-ME) → Reauthorizes USDAs Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program through FY2030. ATA Action is actively advocating for these bills through direct engagement with congressional offices, testimony, coalition coordination, and public policy campaigns. This legislative portfolio reflects our commitment to securing permanent access to telehealth and integrating next-generation digital tools across care settings nationwide.
2026 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 879 Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. H.R. 2433 Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program. H.R. 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. S. 1390 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 751 HEALTH Panel Act: To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to codify the Panel of Health Advisors within the Congressional Budget Office, and for other purposes H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services under the Medicare program. H.R. 2028 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. S. 942 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. H.R. 3514 Improving Seniors' Access to Timely Care Act of 2025: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. S. 1816: Improving Seniors' Access to Timely Care Act of 2025: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. H.R. 7520: Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay the implementation of an efficiency adjustment to work relative value units under the Medicare physician fee schedule.
2026 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act; H.R.8261 Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
2026 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act; H.R.8261 Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
2026 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings H.R. 935 - Health Care Workforce Innovation Act - Rep. Garbarino, Andrew - Increase behavioral health workforce H.R. 1096 - HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act - Rep. Salinas, Andrea - Medicare primary care visit requirements H.R. 1407 - Permanent Telehealth from Home Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 1523 - PREVENT DIABETES Act - Rep. DeGette, Diana - Virtual prevention programs in Medicare H.R. 1614 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - Expand practitioners eligible for telehealth in Medicare H.R. 1627 - TREATS Act - Rep. Norcross, Donald - telehealth SUD treatment H.R. 1867 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Removing in-person requirements for Medicare coverage for mental health telehealth H.R. 1899 - Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Feenstra, Randy - Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth H.R. 2013 - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act - Rep. Smucker, Lloyd - Medicare coverage of home-based occupational therapy H.R. 2049 - Access to Family Building Act - Rep. Gillen, Laura - access to reproductive technology H.R. 2404 - Remote Opioid Monitoring Act - Rep. Balderson, Troy - remote monitoring for opioid prescriptions H.R. 2528 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - Association health plans treatment H.R. 2741 - PEER Support Act - Rep. Salinas, Andrea - Behavioral health workforce shortage H.R. 3000 - Caring for Seniors Act - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian - Long-term care workforce programs and cost reduction H.R. 4206 - CONNECT for Health Act - Rep. Thompson, Mike - Telehealth expansion and oversight H.R. 4484 - ADAPT Act - Rep. Balderson, Troy - Behavioral health service reimbursement for supervised trainees H.R. 5081 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl L. Buddy - Medicare telehealth flexibility extension H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - Short term government funding bill; health care program funding H.R. 7064 - AI in Health Care Efficiency and Study Act - Rep. Hernandez, Pablo Jose - AI usage in health care H.R. 7537 - Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act - Rep. Goodlander, Maggie - Private equity restrictions for health care industry H.R. 7787 - To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to strengthen the mental health workforce, and for other purposes. - Rep. Carter, Troy - Mental health professional workforce expansion H.R. 7790 - Medical Records Access Fairness Act - Rep. Foster, Bill - Requirements for providing protected health information to individuals S. 339 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings S. 422 - Right to Contraception Act - Sen. Markey, Edward - Contraception and contraception services access S. 931 - COMPLETE Care Act - Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine - Behavioral health integration S. 1056 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act - Sen. Rounds, Mike - mental health and SUD telehealth services S. 1227 - ABC Act - Sen. Markey, Edward - Family caregiver coverage paperwork S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - Sen. Schatz, Brian - Telehealth expansion and oversight S. 1329 - PEER Support Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - Behavioral health workforce shortage S. 1847 - Association Health Plans Act - Sen. Paul, Rand - Association health plans treatment S. 2356 - ADAPT Act - Sen. Barrasso, John - Behavioral health service reimbursement for supervised trainees S. 2709 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - Medicare telehealth flexibility extension S. 3822 - Break Up Big Medicine Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - Health care entity vertical integration restrictions S. 3829 - Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act - Sen. Warren, Elizabeth - Private equity restrictions for health care industry S. 3834 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act - Sen. Daines, Steve - Medicare telehealth allowances Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; provider directories; artificial intelligence and privacy; insurance industry response to and support for providers regarding the Change Healthcare cyberattack and broader cyber security issues; ACA Marketplace; ACA Marketplace Program Integrity; Mental Health Parity; Surprise Medical Billing; transparency; prior authorization; IVF Coverage; ACA market regulations; and vaccine coverage.
2026 · first_quarter · Health Issues
ATA Action - Federal Legislative Priorities (119th Congress) As of Q4 2025, ATA Action continues to support and lobby for a broad portfolio of bipartisan legislation aimed at making telehealth and digital health a permanent, integrated part of care delivery in the U.S. healthcare system. Below is a summary of the legislation we are actively engaging on: 🔹 Top Legislative Priorities Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Sponsors: Rep. Arrington (R-TX), Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV), Sen. Daines (R-MT), Sen. Cortez Masto (D-NV) → Makes permanent the ability to offer pre-deductible telehealth services under high-deductible health plans linked to HSAs. Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Sponsors: Rep. Buchanan (R-FL), Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Eliminates originating site and geographic restrictions for Medicare telehealth services permanently. Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Sponsors: Rep. Feenstra (R-IA), Rep. Pappas (D-NH) → Makes permanent coverage of audio-only services in Medicare. Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) Sponsors: Rep. Kelly (R-PA), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Permits therapists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists to deliver telehealth services permanently. TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) Sponsors: Rep. Norcross (D-NJ), Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) → Permanently waives the in-person requirement for prescribing controlled substances (Schedules III-IV) via telehealth for substance use and opioid use disorders. 🔹 Additional Supported Legislation PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sponsors: Rep. DeGette (D-CO), Rep. Bilirakis (R-FL) → Expands Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to include virtual suppliers. Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Sponsors: Rep. Joyce (R-PA), Rep. Peters (D-CA), Sen. Blackburn (R-TN), Sen. Klobuchar (D-MN) → Makes permanent the option to provide cardiopulmonary rehab services at home via telehealth. Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Sponsors: Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV), Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) → Allows hospice recertification visits via telehealth beyond 180 days. Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Sponsors: Rep. Langworthy (R-NY), Rep. Pingree (D-ME) → Reauthorizes USDAs Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program through FY2030. ATA Action is actively advocating for these bills through direct engagement with congressional offices, testimony, coalition coordination, and public policy campaigns. This legislative portfolio reflects our commitment to securing permanent access to telehealth and integrating next-generation digital tools across care settings nationwide.
2026 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Monitor Prescription Digital Therapeutics policy. H.R.6994 - To amend the Controlled Substances Act to modify requirements relating to the prescription of controlled substances by means of the Internet, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, White House Office
2025 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 879 Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. H.R. 2433 Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program. H.R. 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. S. 1390 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 751 HEALTH Panel Act: To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to codify the Panel of Health Advisors within the Congressional Budget Office, and for other purposes H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services under the Medicare program. H.R. 2028 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. S. 942 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. H.R. 3514 Improving Seniors' Access to Timely Care Act of 2025: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. S. 1816: Improving Seniors' Access to Timely Care Act of 2025: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
2025 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings H.R. 935 - Health Care Workforce Innovation Act - Rep. Garbarino, Andrew - Increase behavioral health workforce H.R. 1096 - HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act - Rep. Salinas, Andrea - Medicare primary care visit requirements H.R. 1407 - Permanent Telehealth from Home Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 1523 - PREVENT DIABETES Act - Rep. DeGette, Diana - Virtual prevention programs in Medicare H.R. 1614 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - Expand practitioners eligible for telehealth in Medicare H.R. 1627 - TREATS Act - Rep. Norcross, Donald - telehealth SUD treatment H.R. 1867 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Removing in-person requirements for Medicare coverage for mental health telehealth H.R. 1899 - Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Feenstra, Randy - Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth H.R. 2013 - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act - Rep. Smucker, Lloyd - Medicare coverage of home-based occupational therapy H.R. 2049 - Access to Family Building Act - Rep. Gillen, Laura - access to reproductive technology H.R. 2404 - Remote Opioid Monitoring Act - Rep. Balderson, Troy - remote monitoring for opioid prescriptions H.R. 2528 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - Association health plans treatment H.R. 2741 - PEER Support Act - Rep. Salinas, Andrea - Behavioral health workforce shortage H.R. 3000 - Caring for Seniors Act - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian - Long-term care workforce programs and cost reduction H.R. 4206 - CONNECT for Health Act - Rep. Thompson, Mike - Telehealth expansion and oversight H.R. 4484 - ADAPT Act - Rep. Balderson, Troy - Behavioral health service reimbursement for supervised trainees H.R. 5081 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl L. Buddy - Medicare telehealth flexibility extension H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - Short term government funding bill; health care program funding S. 339 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings S. 422 - Right to Contraception Act - Sen. Markey, Edward - Contraception and contraception services access S. 931 - COMPLETE Care Act - Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine - Behavioral health integration S. 1056 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act - Sen. Rounds, Mike - mental health and SUD telehealth services S. 1227 - ABC Act - Sen. Markey, Edward - Family caregiver coverage paperwork S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - Sen. Schatz, Brian - Telehealth expansion and oversight S. 1329 - PEER Support Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - Behavioral health workforce shortage S. 1847 - Association Health Plans Act - Sen. Paul, Rand - Association health plans treatment S. 2356 - ADAPT Act - Sen. Barrasso, John - Behavioral health service reimbursement for supervised trainees S. 2709- Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - Medicare telehealth flexibility extension Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; provider directories; artificial intelligence and privacy; insurance industry response to and support for providers regarding the Change Healthcare cyberattack and broader cyber security issues; ACA Marketplace; ACA Marketplace Program Integrity; Mental Health Parity; Surprise Medical Billing; transparency; prior authorization; IVF Coverage; ACA market regulations; and vaccine coverage.
2025 · fourth_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; S.2709/H.R.5081 Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act; H. R. 1968 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act of 2026; H.R.6296 - Advancing Access to Telehealth Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
2025 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; S.2709/H.R.5081 Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act; H. R. 1968 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act of 2026; H.R.6296 - Advancing Access to Telehealth Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
2025 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Monitor Prescription Digital Therapeutics policy. H.R.6994 - To amend the Controlled Substances Act to modify requirements relating to the prescription of controlled substances by means of the Internet, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), SENATE, White House Office
2025 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
ATA Action - Federal Legislative Priorities (119th Congress) As of Q3 2025, ATA Action continues to support and lobby for a broad portfolio of bipartisan legislation aimed at making telehealth and digital health a permanent, integrated part of care delivery in the U.S. healthcare system. Below is a summary of the legislation we are actively engaging on: 🔹 Top Legislative Priorities Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Sponsors: Rep. Arrington (R-TX), Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV), Sen. Daines (R-MT), Sen. Cortez Masto (D-NV) → Makes permanent the ability to offer pre-deductible telehealth services under high-deductible health plans linked to HSAs. Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Sponsors: Rep. Buchanan (R-FL), Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Eliminates originating site and geographic restrictions for Medicare telehealth services permanently. Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Sponsors: Rep. Feenstra (R-IA), Rep. Pappas (D-NH) → Makes permanent coverage of audio-only services in Medicare. Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) Sponsors: Rep. Kelly (R-PA), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Permits therapists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists to deliver telehealth services permanently. TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) Sponsors: Rep. Norcross (D-NJ), Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) → Permanently waives the in-person requirement for prescribing controlled substances (Schedules III-IV) via telehealth for substance use and opioid use disorders. 🔹 Additional Supported Legislation PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sponsors: Rep. DeGette (D-CO), Rep. Bilirakis (R-FL) → Expands Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to include virtual suppliers. Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Sponsors: Rep. Joyce (R-PA), Rep. Peters (D-CA), Sen. Blackburn (R-TN), Sen. Klobuchar (D-MN) → Makes permanent the option to provide cardiopulmonary rehab services at home via telehealth. Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Sponsors: Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV), Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) → Allows hospice recertification visits via telehealth beyond 180 days. Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Sponsors: Rep. Langworthy (R-NY), Rep. Pingree (D-ME) → Reauthorizes USDAs Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program through FY2030. ATA Action is actively advocating for these bills through direct engagement with congressional offices, testimony, coalition coordination, and public policy campaigns. This legislative portfolio reflects our commitment to securing permanent access to telehealth and integrating next-generation digital tools across care settings nationwide.
2025 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings H.R. 935 - Health Care Workforce Innovation Act - Rep. Garbarino, Andrew - Increase behavioral health workforce H.R. 1096 - HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act - Rep. Salinas, Andrea - Medicare primary care visit requirements H.R. 1407 - Permanent Telehealth from Home Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 1523 - PREVENT DIABETES Act - Rep. DeGette, Diana - Virtual prevention programs in Medicare H.R. 1614 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - Expand practitioners eligible for telehealth in Medicare H.R. 1627 - TREATS Act - Rep. Norcross, Donald - telehealth SUD treatment H.R. 1867 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Removing in-person requirements for Medicare coverage for mental health telehealth H.R. 1899 - Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Feenstra, Randy - Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth H.R. 2013 - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act - Rep. Smucker, Lloyd - Medicare coverage of home-based occupational therapy H.R. 2049 - Access to Family Building Act - Rep. Gillen, Laura - access to reproductive technology H.R. 2404 - Remote Opioid Monitoring Act - Rep. Balderson, Troy - remote monitoring for opioid prescriptions H.R. 2528 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - Association health plans treatment H.R. 2741 - PEER Support Act - Rep. Salinas, Andrea - Behavioral health workforce shortage H.R. 3000 - Caring for Seniors Act - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian - Long-term care workforce programs and cost reduction H.R. 4206 - CONNECT for Health Act - Rep. Thompson, Mike - Telehealth expansion and oversight H.R. 4484 - ADAPT Act - Rep. Balderson, Troy - Behavioral health service reimbursement for supervised trainees H.R. 5081 - Telehealth Modernization Act - Rep. Carter, Earl L. Buddy - Medicare telehealth flexibility extension H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - Short term government funding bill; health care program funding S. 339 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings S. 422 - Right to Contraception Act - Sen. Markey, Edward - Contraception and contraception services access S. 931 - COMPLETE Care Act - Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine - Behavioral health integration S. 1056 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act - Sen. Rounds, Mike - mental health and SUD telehealth services S. 1227 - ABC Act - Sen. Markey, Edward - Family caregiver coverage paperwork S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - Sen. Schatz, Brian - Telehealth expansion and oversight S. 1329 - PEER Support Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - Behavioral health workforce shortage S. 1847 - Association Health Plans Act - Sen. Paul, Rand - Association health plans treatment S. 2356 - ADAPT Act - Sen. Barrasso, John - Behavioral health service reimbursement for supervised trainees S. 2709- Telehealth Modernization Act - Sen. Scott, Tim - Medicare telehealth flexibility extension Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; provider directories; artificial intelligence and privacy; insurance industry response to and support for providers regarding the Change Healthcare cyberattack and broader cyber security issues; ACA Marketplace; ACA Marketplace Program Integrity; Mental Health Parity; Surprise Medical Billing; transparency; prior authorization; IVF Coverage; ACA market regulations; and vaccine coverage.
2025 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 879 Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. H.R. 2433 Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program. H.R. 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. S. 1390 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 751 HEALTH Panel Act: To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to codify the Panel of Health Advisors within the Congressional Budget Office, and for other purposes H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services under the Medicare program. H.R. 2028 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. S. 942 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. H.R. 3514 Improving Seniors' Access to Timely Care Act of 2025: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. S. 1816: Improving Seniors' Access to Timely Care Act of 2025: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans.
2025 · third_quarter · Health Issues
ATA Action - Federal Legislative Priorities (119th Congress) As of Q3 2025, ATA Action continues to support and lobby for a broad portfolio of bipartisan legislation aimed at making telehealth and digital health a permanent, integrated part of care delivery in the U.S. healthcare system. Below is a summary of the legislation we are actively engaging on: 🔹 Top Legislative Priorities Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Sponsors: Rep. Arrington (R-TX), Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV), Sen. Daines (R-MT), Sen. Cortez Masto (D-NV) → Makes permanent the ability to offer pre-deductible telehealth services under high-deductible health plans linked to HSAs. Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Sponsors: Rep. Buchanan (R-FL), Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Eliminates originating site and geographic restrictions for Medicare telehealth services permanently. Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Sponsors: Rep. Feenstra (R-IA), Rep. Pappas (D-NH) → Makes permanent coverage of audio-only services in Medicare. Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) Sponsors: Rep. Kelly (R-PA), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Permits therapists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists to deliver telehealth services permanently. TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) Sponsors: Rep. Norcross (D-NJ), Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) → Permanently waives the in-person requirement for prescribing controlled substances (Schedules III-IV) via telehealth for substance use and opioid use disorders. 🔹 Additional Supported Legislation PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sponsors: Rep. DeGette (D-CO), Rep. Bilirakis (R-FL) → Expands Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to include virtual suppliers. Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Sponsors: Rep. Joyce (R-PA), Rep. Peters (D-CA), Sen. Blackburn (R-TN), Sen. Klobuchar (D-MN) → Makes permanent the option to provide cardiopulmonary rehab services at home via telehealth. Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Sponsors: Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV), Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) → Allows hospice recertification visits via telehealth beyond 180 days. Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Sponsors: Rep. Langworthy (R-NY), Rep. Pingree (D-ME) → Reauthorizes USDAs Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program through FY2030. ATA Action is actively advocating for these bills through direct engagement with congressional offices, testimony, coalition coordination, and public policy campaigns. This legislative portfolio reflects our commitment to securing permanent access to telehealth and integrating next-generation digital tools across care settings nationwide.
2025 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Inclusion of HDHP first dollar coverage in the reconciliation legislation H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, White House Office
2025 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Adiction Therapy Services Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S.1261/H.R. 4206 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 2263 Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act; S. 1248/H.R. 2533 EASE Act; H.R 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act; S.2011/H.R. 3884 Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025; H.R. 3419 Reauthorization of telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs; S.1535/H.R. 3108 Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act; H.R. 4313/S. 2237 Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act; H.R. 1614 Expanded Telehealth Access Act; H.R. 1627 Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Adiction Therapy Services Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Health Issues
ATA Action - Federal Legislative Priorities (119th Congress) As of Q2 2025, ATA Action continues to support and lobby for a broad portfolio of bipartisan legislation aimed at making telehealth and digital health a permanent, integrated part of care delivery in the U.S. healthcare system. Below is a summary of the legislation we are actively engaging on: 🔹 Top Legislative Priorities Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Sponsors: Rep. Arrington (R-TX), Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV), Sen. Daines (R-MT), Sen. Cortez Masto (D-NV) → Makes permanent the ability to offer pre-deductible telehealth services under high-deductible health plans linked to HSAs. Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Sponsors: Rep. Buchanan (R-FL), Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Eliminates originating site and geographic restrictions for Medicare telehealth services permanently. Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Sponsors: Rep. Feenstra (R-IA), Rep. Pappas (D-NH) → Makes permanent coverage of audio-only services in Medicare. Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) Sponsors: Rep. Kelly (R-PA), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Permits therapists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists to deliver telehealth services permanently. TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) Sponsors: Rep. Norcross (D-NJ), Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) → Permanently waives the in-person requirement for prescribing controlled substances (Schedules III-IV) via telehealth for substance use and opioid use disorders. 🔹 Additional Supported Legislation PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sponsors: Rep. DeGette (D-CO), Rep. Bilirakis (R-FL) → Expands Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to include virtual suppliers. Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Sponsors: Rep. Joyce (R-PA), Rep. Peters (D-CA), Sen. Blackburn (R-TN), Sen. Klobuchar (D-MN) → Makes permanent the option to provide cardiopulmonary rehab services at home via telehealth. Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Sponsors: Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV), Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) → Allows hospice recertification visits via telehealth beyond 180 days. Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Sponsors: Rep. Langworthy (R-NY), Rep. Pingree (D-ME) → Reauthorizes USDAs Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program through FY2030. ATA Action is actively advocating for these bills through direct engagement with congressional offices, testimony, coalition coordination, and public policy campaigns. This legislative portfolio reflects our commitment to securing permanent access to telehealth and integrating next-generation digital tools across care settings nationwide.
2025 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings H.R. 935 - Health Care Workforce Innovation Act - Rep. Garbarino, Andrew - Increase behavioral health workforce H.R. 1096 - HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act - Rep. Salinas, Andrea - Medicare primary care visit requirements H.R. 1407 - Permanent Telehealth from Home Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 1523 - PREVENT DIABETES Act - Rep. DeGette, Diana - Virtual prevention programs in Medicare H.R. 1614 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - Expand practitioners eligible for telehealth in Medicare H.R. 1627 - TREATS Act - Rep. Norcross, Donald - telehealth SUD treatment H.R. 1867 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Removing in-person requirements for Medicare coverage for mental health telehealth H.R. 1899 - Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Feenstra, Randy - Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth H.R. 2013 - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act - Rep. Smucker, Lloyd - Medicare coverage of home-based occupational therapy H.R. 2049 - Access to Family Building Act - Rep. Gillen, Laura - access to reproductive technology H.R. 2404 - Remote Opioid Monitoring Act - Rep. Balderson, Troy - remote monitoring for opioid prescriptions H.R. 2528 - Association Health Plans Act - Rep. Walberg, Tim - Association health plans treatment H.R. 2741 - PEER Support Act - Rep. Salinas, Andrea - Behavioral health workforce shortage H.R. 3000 - Caring for Seniors Act - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian - Long-term care workforce programs and cost reduction S. 339 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings S. 422 - Right to Contraception Act - Sen. Markey, Edward - Contraception and contraception services access S. 931 - COMPLETE Care Act - Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine - Behavioral health integration S. 1056 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act - Sen. Rounds, Mike - mental health and SUD telehealth services S. 1227 - ABC Act - Sen. Markey, Edward - Family caregiver coverage paperwork S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - Sen. Schatz, Brian - Telehealth expansion and oversight S. 1329 - PEER Support Act - Sen. Kaine, Tim - Behavioral health workforce shortage S. 1847 - Association Health Plans Act - Sen. Paul, Rand - Association health plans treatment Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; provider directories; artificial intelligence and privacy; insurance industry response to and support for providers regarding the Change Healthcare cyberattack and broader cyber security issues; ACA Marketplace; ACA Marketplace Program Integrity; Mental Health Parity; Surprise Medical Billing; transparency; prior authorization; IVF Coverage; ACA market regulations; and vaccine coverage.
2025 · second_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 879 Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. H.R. 2433 Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program. H.R. 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. S. 1390 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 751 HEALTH Panel Act: To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to codify the Panel of Health Advisors within the Congressional Budget Office, and for other purposes H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services under the Medicare program. H.R. 2028 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. S. 942 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program.
Client expense: $516,162 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Inclusion of HDHP first dollar coverage in the reconciliation legislation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, White House Office
2025 · first_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Rep. Arrington, Jodey - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings H.R. 935 - Health Care Workforce Innovation Act - Rep. Garbarino, Andrew - Increase behavioral health workforce H.R. 1096 - HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act - Rep. Salinas, Andrea - Medicare primary care visit requirements H.R. 1300 - PSA Screening for HIM Act - Rep. Dunn, Neal - Prostate screening coverage H.R. 1407 - Permanent Telehealth from Home Act - Rep. Buchanan, Vern - Medicare telehealth coverage H.R. 1523 - PREVENT DIABETES Act - Rep. DeGette, Diana - Virtual prevention programs in Medicare H.R. 1614 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program. - Rep. Kelly, Mike - Expand practitioners eligible for telehealth in Medicare H.R. 1627 - TREATS Act - Rep. Norcross, Donald - telehealth SUD treatment H.R. 1867 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology. - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Removing in-person requirements for Medicare coverage for mental health telehealth H.R. 1899 - Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act - Rep. Feenstra, Randy - Medicare coverage for audio-only telehealth H.R. 2013 - Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act - Rep. Smucker, Lloyd - Medicare coverage of home-based occupational therapy H.R. 2049 - Access to Family Building Act - Rep. Gillen, Laura - access to reproductive technology H.R. 2404 - Remote Opioid Monitoring Act - Rep. Balderson, Troy - remote monitoring for opioid prescriptions S. 297 - PSA Screening for HIM Act - Sen. Boozman, John - Prostate screening coverage S. 339 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - Sen. Crapo, Mike - Medicare coverage of cancer screenings S. 422 - Right to Contraception Act - Sen. Markey, Edward - Contraception and contraception services access S. 931 - COMPLETE Care Act - Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine - Behavioral health integration S. 1056 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act - Sen. Rounds, Mike - mental health and SUD telehealth services Issues related to broadband and public health infrastructure; mental health and telehealth; behavioral health; rural health; substance use disorder treatments; Health Savings Accounts; provider directories; artificial intelligence and privacy; insurance industry response to and support for providers regarding the Change Healthcare cyberattack and broader cyber security issues; ACA Marketplace; ACA Marketplace Program Integrity; Mental Health Parity; and Surprise Medical Billing.
2025 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
S.1261 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S.1261 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act; H.R. 2332/S.1101 States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act; H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act; S. 763/H.R.1650 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2902 SPEAK Act of 2025; H.R. 1899 Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025; H.R. 1867 Behavioral Health Accessibility Act; Telehealth Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
H.R. 879 Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes. H.R. 2433 Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend incentive payments for participation in eligible alternative payment models under the Medicare program. H.R. 2191 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. S. 1390 Physician Led and Rural Access to Care Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals. H.R. 751 HEALTH Panel Act: To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to codify the Panel of Health Advisors within the Congressional Budget Office, and for other purposes H.R. 1407 Permanent Telehealth from Home Act: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services under the Medicare program. H.R. 2028 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. S. 942 REDI Act: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program.
Client expense: $519,345 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, White House Office
2025 · first_quarter · Health Issues
ATA Action - Federal Legislative Priorities (119th Congress) As of Q1 2025, ATA Action continues to support and lobby for a broad portfolio of bipartisan legislation aimed at making telehealth and digital health a permanent, integrated part of care delivery in the U.S. healthcare system. Below is a summary of the legislation we are actively engaging on: 🔹 Top Legislative Priorities Telehealth Expansion Act (H.R. 1650 / S. 763) Sponsors: Rep. Arrington (R-TX), Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV), Sen. Daines (R-MT), Sen. Cortez Masto (D-NV) → Makes permanent the ability to offer pre-deductible telehealth services under high-deductible health plans linked to HSAs. Permanent Telehealth from Home Act (H.R. 1407) Sponsors: Rep. Buchanan (R-FL), Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Eliminates originating site and geographic restrictions for Medicare telehealth services permanently. Audio-Only Telehealth Services Act (H.R. 1899) Sponsors: Rep. Feenstra (R-IA), Rep. Pappas (D-NH) → Makes permanent coverage of audio-only services in Medicare. Expanded Provider Access Act (H.R. 1614) Sponsors: Rep. Kelly (R-PA), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) → Permits therapists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists to deliver telehealth services permanently. TREATS Act (H.R. 1627) Sponsors: Rep. Norcross (D-NJ), Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) → Permanently waives the in-person requirement for prescribing controlled substances (Schedules III-IV) via telehealth for substance use and opioid use disorders. 🔹 Additional Supported Legislation PREVENT DIABETES Act (H.R. 1523) Sponsors: Rep. DeGette (D-CO), Rep. Bilirakis (R-FL) → Expands Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to include virtual suppliers. Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in the Home Act (H.R. 783 / S. 248) Sponsors: Rep. Joyce (R-PA), Rep. Peters (D-CA), Sen. Blackburn (R-TN), Sen. Klobuchar (D-MN) → Makes permanent the option to provide cardiopulmonary rehab services at home via telehealth. Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act (H.R. 1720) Sponsors: Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV), Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) → Allows hospice recertification visits via telehealth beyond 180 days. Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 290) Sponsors: Rep. Langworthy (R-NY), Rep. Pingree (D-ME) → Reauthorizes USDAs Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program through FY2030. ATA Action is actively advocating for these bills through direct engagement with congressional offices, testimony, coalition coordination, and public policy campaigns. This legislative portfolio reflects our commitment to securing permanent access to telehealth and integrating next-generation digital tools across care settings nationwide.
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Tom Barrett | Republican | MI |
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $3,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $464,982 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $5,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $376,840 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $4,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $4,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Client expense: $458,366 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Client expense: $4,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $4,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE