Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.-05), along with healthcare leaders from hospitals across Indiana’s Fifth District, met virtually Monday morning to discuss a variety of topics important to the health and well-being of Hoosiers.
Participants of Rep. Spartz’s virtual Hospital Roundtable, held in collaboration with the Indiana Hospital Association, discussed COVID-19 response, the current capacity and status of hospitals in Indiana, lessons learned, and a variety of healthcare challenges and solutions.
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“The current state of healthcare, especially as we make our way out of this pandemic, is a critical issue here in Indiana and across the country,” Rep. Spartz said. “I appreciate the important work our hospitals have done over the past year to adapt their practices of care to meet the needs of Hoosiers battling COVID-19, while continuing to provide outstanding care and services to other patients.”
The future of telehealth was also discussed in depth during the roundtable. Congresswoman Spartz is a cosponsor of the Telehealth Modernization Act, which would permanently codify and expand many of the telehealth authorities that were authorized during the pandemic but are set to expire when the current Public Health Emergency declaration is terminated.
“We must look at how to make our healthcare system more robust to deliver quality, transparency, and value for patients,” Rep. Spartz said. “Healthcare is a high priority for me, and I am working with my colleagues to effect real, positive change in our healthcare system.”