CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

Expanded Access via Geographic Removal: The bill removes geographic requirements for telehealth services starting October 1, 2025, which helps people access care regardless of where they are located (Section 101).

Improved Access for Native American Communities: Originating site requirements will not apply to facilities of the Indian Health Service, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or Native Hawaiian health care systems starting January 1, 2026 (Section 105).

Easier Mental Health Care: The act repeals the requirement for a six-month in-person visit for telemental health services (Section 106).

Support for Health Centers: Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics will have expanded telehealth coverage and reimbursement capabilities (Section 104).

Better Accessibility Resources: The Secretary is tasked with providing guidance and training to ensure telehealth is accessible to individuals with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency (Section 301).

Increased Provider Flexibility: The Secretary may waive limitations on which practitioners can provide telehealth services if it is clinically appropriate (Section 103).

Increased Oversight of Providers: The bill authorizes $3,000,000 annually for the Inspector General to conduct audits, investigations, and enforcement activities regarding telehealth and remote monitoring services (Section 202).

Targeting of Outlier Billers: The Secretary is directed to identify and notify physicians or practitioners who demonstrate significant outlier billing patterns, such as inaccurate complexity or duplicate billing (Section 203).