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:
- Have patients sign an ABN (Advance Beneficiary Notice).
- Consider collecting a deposit upfront—but have a refund process ready if Medicare does pay.
- Update your staff with a clear script so patients aren’t surprised by bills.
📄 Here are two resources to help you prepare:
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.
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Telehealth Update: Medicare Rollbacks Start Today
