The expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services and use of communications technology may make healthcare and training of healthcare providers more accessible. Depending on implementation, this may expand healthcare access across all populations.
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Date Enacted
October 31, 2025
Last Updated
December 18, 2025
Policy Type
Cash or Economic Assistance
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Summary
This proposed rule makes changes to payments that affect physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care professionals who are paid under Medicare Part B, as well as to payments for drugs and biologics. Of note, the rule expands Medicare Telehealth Services through removing frequency limitations and including more situations under which telehealth and communications technology may be used.
Impact Analysis
Legal Challenges
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Take Institutional Action
- Acquire equipment and prepare physicians and staff to deliver telehealth services through training, with attention to under-resourced populations.
- Monitor implementation to ensure that these actions are expanding access to healthcare as intended and document any issues.
Associated or Derivative Policies
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Policy Prior to 2025
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