Washington, D.C. (November 13, 2025)
Accountable for Health applauds Congress for including short-term extensions of Medicare’s telehealth flexibilities and the Acute Hospital Care at Home program in the latest continuing resolution. These tools have become essential to delivering high-quality, person-centered care — particularly for seniors with complex needs — and we appreciate Congress’ recognition of their value.
At the same time, accountable care providers need stability and predictability to take on population-health risk and manage patients’ needs across settings. Temporary fixes, while important, cannot substitute for long-term policy certainty. Without it, accountable care entities face unnecessary barriers to investing in care coordination, digital transformation, and home-based services that keep patients healthier and out of the hospital.
We urge Congress to act on a comprehensive, long-term solution for both telehealth and Hospital at Home. These programs are now foundational to modern accountable care, and extending them permanently will strengthen care delivery, support clinicians, and ensure Medicare beneficiaries continue to receive the right care in the right place at the right time.
Contact:
Mara McDermott, CEO of Accountable for Health
mmcdermott@accountableforhealth.org
About Accountable for Health
Accountable for Health (A4H) is a 501(c)(4) national advocacy and policy analysis organization accelerating the adoption of sustainable, effective accountable care that improves health care quality and outcomes and lower costs. We represent a broad, diverse group of accountable care stakeholders working to improve the way health care is delivered to people across the county, across various payers, programs, and delivery models. A4H provides advocacy, research, and education to improve outcomes and patient experiences while lowering costs.
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