CMS considers 6 telehealth waivers, can’t make big changes the public seeks

Why This Topic Matters

Telehealth policy changes affect Medicare billing, access to remote care, supervision arrangements, and documentation/enrollment practices. Understanding which flexibilities may continue, expire, or change helps organizations prepare for 2025 compliance and reimbursement updates.

Article Sections

1. Temporary waivers, expiration date Dec. 31, 2025

   Covers CMS’s plan to continue several telehealth-related waivers for another year and the general categories of services affected. The section also discusses the broader policy context for the 2025 physician fee schedule.

2. Permanent waivers, no expiration date

   Summarizes the telehealth flexibilities CMS proposes to retain without a set end date and the regulatory areas involved. The section also notes how these changes fit within Medicare telehealth policy discussions for the coming year.