Description

Telehealth is no longer temporary, and the rules that govern it continue to evolve in ways that directly affect care delivery, compliance, and reimbursement. In this session, Amanda Waesch will break down the most critical telehealth changes for 2026 in a practical and meaningful way so healthcare professionals can stay ahead rather than react after the fact.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of updated telehealth definitions, key revisions in the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule, and newly added services to the Medicare Telehealth list. The presentation will clarify changes to supervision requirements, important federal extensions, and current standards for prescribing controlled substances via telehealth. Rural and behavioral health policy updates will also be addressed to highlight what these changes mean for patient access and provider responsibilities.

The session will close with a forward look at proposed legislation that could shape telehealth in the coming years. Attendees will leave better equipped to make informed decisions, reduce compliance risk, and navigate the future of virtual care with confidence.

Objectives:-

• Identify the scope of telehealth.
• Understand the new streamlined process for adding services to the Medicare Telehealth Services List.
• Identify codes that have been added to the Medicare Telehealth Services List.
• Understand the new direct supervision definition change, and its implications.
• Identity removed frequency limitations for certain codes.
• Be aware of extensions and changes to federal telehealth policy.
• Look ahead to areas where telehealth compliance may change in the future.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

• Telehealth Definitions and Categories 
• Telehealth Updates from the Calendar Year 2026 Physician Fee Schedule  
• Federal Extensions in Telehealth Policy 
• Rural and Behavioral Telehealth Policy Updates  
• Telehealth Flexibilities for Prescribing Controlled Substances 
• Safe Harbor Extensions for Telehealth   
• Looking Forward: Proposed Bills that Impact Telehealth  
• Live Q&A Session

Who Will Benefit:-

• Physicians and advanced practice providers
• Practice managers and administrators
• Revenue cycle leaders
• Medical coders and billers
• Compliance officers
• Clinical documentation specialists
• Telehealth program coordinators
• Health information management professionals
• Behavioral health providers
• Rural health clinic leaders
• Hospital outpatient leaders
• Healthcare consultants and educators