Telehealth Update: Medicare Rollbacks Start Today
Medicare’s pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities are rolling back. That means: - If you weren’t eligible for telehealth reimbursement before COVID, chances are you may not be paid now. - Exceptions remain for:✔️ Mental health & substance use treatment✔️ ESRD check-ins✔️ Rural areas 👉 Translation: if you see Medicare patients and rely on telehealth, payment may not be guaranteed moving forward. What you can do right now: 1. Have patients sign an ABN (Advance Beneficiary Notice). 2. Consider collecting a deposit upfront—but have a refund process ready if Medicare does pay. 3. Update your staff with a clear script so patients aren’t surprised by bills. 📄 Here are two resources to help you prepare: - CMS ABN Form (official) - Sample Telehealth Policy This isn’t fun news, but being proactive keeps your revenue safe. 🎙️ We’ll break this down in more detail on our upcoming NatRevMD Podcast—plus catch quick updates on our YouTube Channel @NatRevMD.