A TIME article explains that Medicare’s telehealth program, which allowed people on Medicare (including seniors) to see doctors online during the COVID-19 pandemic, ended on September 30, 2025, because Congress did not renew it by the deadline. The program had made it easier for those with chronic conditions like serious illnesses and mobility challenges, to get care from home. Some people worry that without telehealth, accessing timely care will be harder, particularly for those who live far from doctors or have health limitations. While some doctors may continue offering telehealth, the future of Medicare telehealth services is uncertain until Congress takes action.
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Coping Strategies and Resources for Family Caregivers
By Andrew Esch, MD
If you are caring for a loved one living with a serious illness, you are part of the largest workforce in the country. More than 43 million people – that’s almost one in seven Americans – are providing unpaid care for a chronically ill, disabled, or elderly family member or friend. Many of these caregivers are holding down a full-time job at the same time, and many are also raising children. … Read More
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