Health systems pause Medicare telehealth visits during government shutdown

Becker’s Hospital Review – Tuesday, October 7, 2025
By Giles Bruce

Some health systems have started pausing telehealth visits for Medicare beneficiaries as the government shutdown continues.

Pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities expired Oct. 1 with the federal government stoppage, cutting off CMS reimbursement for many virtual visits.

While many health systems are still waiting for a resolution between Congress and President Donald Trump, some organizations have begun to suspend telehealth access for Medicare and Medicaid patients. The American Telemedicine Association estimates that about 30% of hospitals and health systems have halted their Medicare telehealth offerings amid the shutdown.

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