Telehealth Policy Updates
Published: 02/18/2026
Sources:
- Department of Health and Human Services
Relevant To:
- Telehealth,
- Behavioral Health - Outpatient,
- Medical Office,
- Critical Access Hospitals,
- Home Health,
- Hospitals,
- Community Mental Health Centers,
- Ambulatory Care,
- Rural Health Clinics
Recent legislation authorized an extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027. Including:
- Waiving geographic and originating site requirements
- Expanding practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services
- Allowing Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics to serve as distant site providers
- Delaying in-person requirements for tele-mental health services
- Allowing audio-only telehealth
Extensions of Telehealth Access Options
- T…