Congresswoman Cheney Highlights Importance of Telehealth Bill for Wyoming

Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney introduced the  “Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021” Tuesday. Cheney said the bill will make an important difference in Wyoming and across the country by making it easier for patients to access high-quality health care.

Representative Cheney said Telehealth reduces exposure to other patients who might be sick and it empowers individuals to have more choice and flexibility in their health care decision-making. It also cuts down on wait times while making health care more accessible. In addition, Cheney said her bill removes bureaucratic red tape that prevents patients from utilizing the best and most advanced medical technology on the market. 

Representative Debbie Dingall from Michigan co-sponsored the legislation that Cheney said has received the support of the American Medical Association, as well as both the Wyoming Hospital Association and Wyoming Primary Care Association.