Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as Telehealth Awareness Week.
Summary
This Senate Resolution supports the designation of the week of September 14-20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week." It recognizes the increasing role of telehealth in healthcare delivery. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the benefits of telehealth and promote its continued access.
Expected Effects
The resolution itself does not create new laws or allocate funding. It serves to highlight the importance of telehealth and encourage further action. This could lead to increased awareness and potentially influence future legislation or policy decisions related to telehealth.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of telehealth benefits for patients and providers.
- Promotion of resources related to telehealth.
- Data collection and analysis on the impacts of telehealth.
- Promotion of continuous access to telehealth across communities.
- Supports access to healthcare in rural and underserved areas.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct disadvantages.
- However, over-reliance on telehealth could potentially reduce in-person care in some situations.
- There is a potential for unequal access to telehealth based on technological literacy and internet access, although the resolution aims to address this.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare (Preamble). Congress has the power to legislate on matters related to healthcare access, particularly through its power to tax and spend for the general welfare (Article I, Section 8). The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).