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All levels of government should adopt policies ensuring that individuals with limited or no English proficiency have adequate language access to their health care provider.
Federal, state, and local governments should take steps to ensure adequate funding for safety-net providers to meet the needs of those who remain uninsured.
Federal and state governments should encourage coverage and payment of telehealth services for eligible beneficiaries to improve access and the quality of care.
Payment for telehealth services should be sufficient to incentivize telehealth use by providers and raise value for patients.
Consumers have a right to accurate, secure, and confidential health and health-related information.
Organizations should continue to be prohibited from sharing or selling personally identifiable protected health data without consumer consent.
Privacy protections should be embedded into health systems, products, and services.