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Medicare Proposes Major Telehealth Overhaul for 2026

9/4/2025

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On July 14, 2025, CMS proposed changes to the 2026 physician fee schedule for Medicare telehealth services, simplifying the review process and removing frequency limitations for some services.
Proposed new services include multiple-family group psychotherapy and group behavioral counseling for obesity.
The definition of direct supervision may expand to include virtual presence, reflecting COVID-19 practices.
Comments on the proposed rule are due by September 12, 2025.

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Story summary

On July 14, 2025, CMS proposed changes to the 2026 physician fee schedule for Medicare telehealth services, simplifying the review process and removing frequency limitations for some services.
Proposed new services include multiple-family group psychotherapy and group behavioral counseling for obesity.
The definition of direct supervision may expand to include virtual presence, reflecting COVID-19 practices.
Comments on the proposed rule are due by September 12, 2025.