Doctors cancel telehealth appointments as Medicare coverage lapses (Roll Call)

The expiration of Medicare telehealth coverage on Sept. 30 has forced providers to cancel or shift appointments, leaving millions of seniors and disabled patients at risk of losing access. The lapse stems from Congress’s failure to extend funding, despite broad bipartisan support and a Senate bill with 65 co-sponsors. Patients with chronic conditions — especially those immunocompromised — face immediate disruptions, while providers navigate uncertainty over reimbursement. Advocates warn the disruption highlights the urgent need for permanent telehealth coverage.