New coding guidance: Telehealth waivers secure through 2027, watch controlled Rx deadlines

Why This Topic Matters

Telehealth rules continue to shift through federal legislation and agency guidance, and these changes can affect service availability, documentation expectations, and compliance planning. This update helps readers monitor deadlines and understand which policy areas are changing or remaining in place.

Article Sections

1. Telehealth waiver extensions

   Overview of the extended federal telehealth flexibilities and the categories of services and delivery settings affected.

2. CMS telehealth FAQ update and permanent rule changes

   Summary of the CMS guidance update and mention of broader telehealth policy items addressed by the agency.

3. Controlled-substance telehealth deadline

   Discussion of the separate deadline tied to telehealth prescribing of controlled substances and related federal agency activity.

4. Guidance for limited-English proficiency patients

   Notice of forthcoming HHS guidance related to telehealth access for patients who need language support during care.