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Telemedicine Rule 2026 Updates

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Presenter: Amanda L. Waesch, ESQ.

Details: On Demand Webinar

Duration: 60 minutes


Course Description

Telehealth continues to evolve, and 2026 brings important regulatory, reimbursement, and compliance changes that every healthcare organization should understand. Staying current with these updates is essential to avoid compliance risks, improve reimbursement, and deliver high-quality virtual care. In this practical webinar, Amanda Waesch, ESQ., will explain the latest telehealth updates in clear, easy-to-understand language. Participants will learn about the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule changes, new Medicare telehealth services, supervision updates, federal policy extensions, prescribing requirements, and emerging legislative developments that may shape the future of telehealth. The session also explores rural and behavioral health updates, compliance considerations, and the operational impact of new telehealth policies. Real-world guidance will help attendees understand what has changed, what remains temporary, and what actions healthcare organizations should take moving forward. Attendees will leave with practical knowledge to strengthen compliance, reduce reimbursement risk, and confidently navigate the evolving telehealth landscape.


Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the current scope and definition of telehealth services.
  • Review the major telehealth changes included in the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule.
  • Identify new services added to the Medicare Telehealth Services List.
  • Understand the updated process for adding Medicare telehealth services.
  • Explain the revised direct supervision requirements for telehealth.
  • Recognize changes to frequency limitations for Medicare telehealth services.
  • Review current federal telehealth extensions and regulatory updates.
  • Understand the latest requirements for prescribing controlled substances via telehealth.
  • Examine rural and behavioral health telehealth policy updates.
  • Identify proposed legislation that may affect future telehealth compliance.
  • Apply practical strategies to reduce compliance and reimbursement risk.

Areas Covered in the Session

  • Telehealth Definitions and Categories
  • 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Updates
    • Medicare telehealth changes
    • Payment policies
    • Covered services
  • Medicare Telehealth Services List
    • New telehealth services
    • Service additions
    • Approval process
  • Direct Supervision Requirements
    • New supervision definition
    • Virtual supervision
    • Compliance impact
  • Frequency Limitation Updates
  • Federal Telehealth Extensions
    • Current flexibilities
    • Extension timelines
  • Rural and Behavioral Health Updates
    • Rural health services
    • Behavioral telehealth
    • Patient access
  • Prescribing Controlled Substances
    • DEA requirements
    • Telehealth prescribing
    • Documentation considerations
  • Safe Harbor Extensions
  • Future Telehealth Legislation
    • Proposed federal bills
    • Regulatory outlook
    • Preparing for change

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Recommended Participants

  • Physicians
  • Advanced Practice Providers (NPs & PAs)
  • Medical Directors
  • Practice Managers
  • Healthcare Administrators
  • Medical Coders
  • Medical Billers
  • Revenue Cycle Professionals
  • Compliance Officers
  • Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialists
  • Health Information Management (HIM) Professionals
  • Telehealth Program Managers
  • Revenue Integrity Professionals
  • Hospital Outpatient Leaders
  • Rural Health Clinic Leaders
  • Behavioral Health Professionals
  • Ambulatory Care Leaders
  • Healthcare Attorneys
  • Healthcare Consultants
  • Healthcare Executives

About the Presenter

Amanda L. Waesch, ESQ. has experience of 18 years and operates a national healthcare practice and is licensed in both Ohio and Florida. She primarily focuses her practice on healthcare, employment law, corporate law, and healthcare litigation and advises all types of employers, in particular healthcare providers, including, hospitals and physicians, on various matters.

She also chairs the firm’s litigation team that is primarily responsible for handling all reimbursement audits and appeals for her firm’s healthcare clients and heads up BMD’s Provider Relations, Audit, Appeals, and Negotiations Unit (PRAAN) which handles all-payer audits, appeals, overpayments and payment extrapolations.


Additional Information

After Registration:
You will receive an email with login information and handouts (presentation slides) that you can print and share with all participants at your location.

System Requirement:
  • Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 Mbps
  • Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to talk and hear clearly

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