On October 10, 2023, your Academy submitted a letter of letter of support to the Michigan State House Health Policy Committee on Michigan HB 4579. The bill would require private insurers to provide the same coverage for telehealth services if the services involved face-to-face contact between the healthcare professional and patient. The bill is currently in the Michigan State House Health Policy Committee and awaiting further action. Members with questions about this legislation can contact healthpolicy@aapmr.org.