Policy Wins That Protect and Expand Access
ATA Action delivers results where it matters most — in federal agencies, state legislatures, and regulatory bodies shaping the future of telehealth and digital health.
Since launching in 2022, ATA Action has secured major policy victories that protect patient access, strengthen reimbursement pathways, and ensure virtual care remains a core part of the healthcare system.
We don’t just track policy — we shape outcomes.
Federal Policy Wins
Driving National Progress for Virtual Care
ATA Action has played a central role in securing critical federal telehealth policies that expand access and create long-term stability for providers, health systems, and patients nationwide.
Key Federal Accomplishments Include:
- Permanent first-dollar coverage for High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA) participants
- Codification of key COVID-era Medicare flexibilities, including:
- Virtual supervision policies
- More than 250 telehealth service codes
- Expanded coverage for Digital Mental Health Treatment, including ADHD care
- Extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities through January 30, 2026
- Extension of the Acute Hospital Care at Home program through January 30, 2026
- Continuation of DEA remote prescribing flexibilities through December 31, 2025, with ongoing advocacy for permanent regulatory solutions
These federal victories ensure that millions of patients across the country continue to access care safely, efficiently, and conveniently through telehealth and digital health.
State Policy Impact
Changing Laws in Every Corner of the Country
ATA Action’s state policy team is active nationwide — influencing legislation, shaping regulatory decisions, and blocking policies that threaten access to virtual care.
Since 2022, ATA Action has changed relevant telehealth and digital health laws in virtually every state.
Recent State-Level Results Include:
Permanent Coverage Achieved
- Maryland — Secured permanent telehealth coverage protections
Coverage Extensions Secured
- Hawaii
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
Expanded Provider Access
- North Carolina — Eased out-of-state provider restrictions to improve patient access
Harmful Policies Blocked
ATA Action successfully stopped anti-telehealth legislation in:
- Florida
- Maine
- Texas
- West Virginia
Virtual Prescribing Strengthened
- Delaware
- Maryland
- New Hampshire
Forward-Looking Policy Advancements
- California
- Oregon
These state-level victories protect patient access, reduce regulatory barriers, and enable providers to deliver care across geographic boundaries.
Digital Health’s Future Is Being Written — We’re Helping Write It
Every policy victory represents expanded access, improved care delivery, and stronger healthcare systems.
ATA Action delivers measurable results because we are present where decisions happen — building relationships, shaping legislation, and protecting the future of virtual care.