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Description
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the key changes to Medicare telehealth coverage as outlined in the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. Attendees will learn about the permanent expansion of telehealth services, the removal of visit frequency limits, and new billing flexibilities. The session will address how these changes impact providers, patients, and the broader healthcare system, and will offer practical guidance for adapting to new administrative and regulatory requirements. Special attention will be given to expanded coverage for behavioral health, chronic care management, and digital mental health devices. The session will also cover the implications of ongoing Congressional control over certain telehealth flexibilities and the importance of monitoring future legislative developments. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with actionable insights to navigate the evolving telehealth landscape and optimize care delivery under the new Medicare rules.
Learning Objectives
To clarify the 2026 Medicare telehealth policy changes, address the challenges and opportunities they present, and provide solutions for compliance, billing, and care delivery.
Agenda
- Introduction to the 2026 Final Rule and its context
- Overview of permanent telehealth coverage and code changes
- Expanded coverage areas (behavioral health, chronic care, remote monitoring)
- Removal of visit frequency limits
- Virtual direct supervision and workforce flexibility
- Remote monitoring updates and new CPT codes
- Geographic and originating site rules
- Key takeaways and Q&A
Session Highlights
- Understanding the permanent expansion of telehealth under Medicare
- Navigating the elimination of visit frequency limits
- Leveraging new billing flexibilities and CPT codes
- Adapting to virtual direct supervision policies
- Addressing behavioral health and digital mental health device coverage
- Managing ongoing changes in geographic and originating site rules
- Reducing administrative burdens for providers
- Preparing for future Congressional actions affecting telehealth
- Strategies for compliance and efficient care delivery
- Practical tips for providers and administrators
Who Should Attend
This program is beneficial for:
- Physicians and healthcare providers
- Practice managers and administrators
- Medicare billing specialists
- Telehealth coordinators
- Policy analysts
Speaker
Lynn M. Anderanin is a nationally recognized expert in medical coding, auditing, and physician documentation with more than 40 years of experience in healthcare. With extensive credentials—including CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPC‑I, CPPM, and COSC—Lynn is known for transforming complex regulatory changes into practical, understandable guidance for medical practices of all sizes.
She is a seasoned educator and consultant who has trained thousands of professionals in accurate CPT®, E/M, and compliance practices. Lynn’s specialty expertise includes orthopedic coding, E/M utilization, and regulatory policy interpretation, making her a trusted leader for up‑to‑date education on annual E/M changes and documentation requirements.