Kidney Health Connect Act

The Kidney Health Connect Act removes geographic restrictions that previously prevented Medicare from covering telehealth visits originating at kidney dialysis facilities. This change allows Medicare beneficiaries receiving dialysis treatment to access telehealth services directly through their dialysis center, eliminating the need to travel to distant locations for virtual care. The bill also adds a requirement that patients must have at least one in-person visit with a physician during the same calendar month they receive certain telehealth services. These changes specifically affect Medicare patients undergoing kidney dialysis, expanding their access to convenient virtual care options while maintaining a monthly in-person visit requirement for some services.