Feb 22, 2026
Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Extension and more OAT announcements!
HRSA
Office for the Advancement of Telehealth
Announcements
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NEW
Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Extension
Recent legislation authorized an extension of many Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027. This includes:
- Waiving geographic and originating site requirements
- Expanding practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services
- Allowing Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics to serve as distant site providers
- Delaying in-person requirements for tele-mental health services
- Allowing audio-only telehealth
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Delivering Dental Care in Rural Schools Using Telehealth
This National Children’s Dental Health Month, learn how a HRSA grantee is using telehealth to bring dentistry to children at school.
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5 Tips to Get Health Care from Anywhere
Accessing care doesn’t mean you have to travel to a clinic – telehealth lets you connect using your phone or other device. Share this 5-step tip sheet to help patients prepare for a successful virtual visit.
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Navigating Your Patient Portal
Telehealth can be a powerful way to manage health needs. This informative video walks patients through how to use a patient portal to find information on an upcoming telehealth visit.
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