# Plain Language Summary: Telehealth Awareness Week Resolution

This is a resolution that officially designates the week of September 19-25, 2021, as "Telehealth Awareness Week" across the United States. It's essentially Congress saying "we recognize this week and encourage people to pay attention to telehealth services." This isn't a law that creates new rules or programs—it's more like a formal declaration or proclamation.

Telehealth means getting medical care remotely, usually through video calls, phone consultations, or online messaging with doctors and healthcare providers instead of visiting them in person. The resolution is meant to raise awareness about these services and their importance, particularly since telehealth became much more common during the COVID-19 pandemic when people needed to avoid in-person doctor visits.

For everyday people, this resolution doesn't directly change anything about how you access healthcare or what you pay for services. It won't create new telehealth options or guarantee insurance coverage. What it does is encourage healthcare providers, insurers, government agencies, and the public to think about and discuss the benefits of telehealth during that specific week. It's a way for Congress to highlight that remote healthcare is an important option worth understanding and considering, especially for people who have difficulty traveling to appointments, live in rural areas, or prefer the convenience of virtual visits.

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".

Schatz, Brian

 <p>This resolution supports the designation of September 19-September 25, 2021, as Telehealth Awareness Week.</p>