Telehealth Updates 2027: The Window to Prepare Is Closing

Medicare's 2026 telehealth rules are already in effect — here's what to fix before 2027 changes arrive.

Medicare telehealth policy continues to evolve rapidly, creating both opportunities and compliance challenges for healthcare organizations. The CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule includes significant telehealth updates that affect providers, coding professionals, billing departments, compliance teams, Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and organizations seeking to expand virtual care services. Healthcare professionals must understand which telehealth flexibilities have been finalized, which requirements remain in effect, and how these changes impact reimbursement, documentation, supervision, and operational workflows.

This webinar provides a comprehensive review of Medicare's current telehealth framework under the CY 2026 Final Rule, including additions to the Medicare Telehealth Services List, changes to CMS's telehealth service evaluation process, audio-only telehealth considerations, behavioral health updates, and virtual supervision policies. Attendees will learn how CMS has simplified the process for telehealth service approvals and permanently removed frequency limitations for certain inpatient, nursing facility, and critical care telehealth visits. The session will also address practical compliance considerations, coding updates, documentation requirements, and reimbursement implications that affect day-to-day operations.

In addition, the webinar will examine the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and its potential impact on healthcare organizations. Proposed changes include additional telehealth codes and modifiers, expansion of teaching physician virtual presence policies, updates affecting RHCs and FQHCs, and further telehealth flexibilities under consideration by CMS. Participants will gain insight into what has been finalized versus what remains proposed, helping organizations prepare strategically for future regulatory developments.

Webinar Objectives

Telehealth regulations, coding requirements, and reimbursement policies continue to change as CMS refines Medicare's virtual care framework. Healthcare organizations need clear guidance regarding which telehealth flexibilities remain available, what new services may be billed, and how future policy proposals could affect operations and revenue.

This webinar will provide attendees with a practical understanding of Medicare's finalized 2026 telehealth requirements and proposed 2027 changes. Participants will learn strategies to maintain compliance, optimize reimbursement opportunities, improve telehealth program effectiveness, and prepare for anticipated regulatory developments.

Webinar Agenda

• Overview of Medicare Telehealth Policy Evolution
• CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
• Medicare Telehealth Services List Updates
• Newly Approved Telehealth Services for 2026
• Audio-Only Telehealth Requirements and Limitations
• Removal of Telehealth Frequency Restrictions
• Virtual Supervision and Workforce Flexibilities
• Behavioral Health and Telehealth Services
• Telehealth Considerations for RHCs and FQHCs
• Documentation, Coding, and Billing Compliance
• CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
• Proposed Telehealth Expansions, Codes, and Modifiers
• Teaching Physician Virtual Presence Proposals
• Preparing for Future Medicare Telehealth Changes
• Live Q&A with Lynn M. Anderanin

Webinar Highlights

• Medicare telehealth rules finalized for 2026 — explained in plain language
• New services added to the Medicare Telehealth Services List
• CMS's streamlined process for telehealth service approvals
• Permanent removal of frequency limitations for select telehealth visits
• Audio-only telehealth compliance and reimbursement considerations
• Virtual supervision opportunities and limitations
• Behavioral health telehealth updates
• Telehealth changes impacting RHCs and FQHCs
• Proposed 2027 telehealth codes, modifiers, and policy expansions
• Teaching physician virtual presence proposals
• Documentation and billing strategies to support compliance
• Operational planning for future Medicare telehealth regulations

Who Should Attend

• Healthcare Compliance Officers
• Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners
• Practice Administrators
• Revenue Cycle Directors
• Coding Professionals
• Billing Managers
• Telehealth Program Managers
• RHC and FQHC Leaders
• Reimbursement Specialists
• Healthcare Consultants
• Healthcare Attorneys involved in Medicare telehealth compliance, billing, and operations