Dec 19, 2025
Telehealth Claims Are Still Stalling: What You Need to Know
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Before we dive into this week's news, here's a reminder of the educational courses we have lined up for you:
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Artificial Intelligence in Telehealth
1.5 CME/CE | Register here
Patient Success in Telehealth
3 CME/CE | Register here
Telehealth Policy in Transition: Past, Present, and Future Impacts on Clinical Practice
1 CME/CE | Register here
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Critical Telehealth Metrics: How Clinicians Can Track and Improve Success
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Telehealth equity now requires more than broadband—patients need digital literacy and flexible visit options to avoid being left behind. (Read More)
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Training in Trauma-Responsive and Anti-Racist Telehealth
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Actionable training tips for trauma-responsive, anti-racist telehealth that can strengthen rapport, reduce barriers, and improve engagement in virtual visits. (Read More)
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18 Telehealth Solutions You Can Use To Improve Rural Access
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A practical roundup of proven virtual programs that help patients get support faster—without extra trips or long waits. (Read More)
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CMS Clears Up Post-Shutdown Telehealth Billing Confusion
CMS says providers can get paid for eligible virtual visits during the shutdown period and clarifies the home-address reporting rules that were tripping up claims.
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DEA Extends Telehealth Prescribing Again—Relief For Virtual Care
DEA moves toward a fourth extension of pandemic-era flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances via telehealth, easing pressure on providers and patients.
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Shutdown Disrupts Medicare Telehealth—Patients Miss Critical Care
AP reports that the shutdown paused Medicare telehealth support, prompting some systems to halt virtual visits and leaving patients without needed treatment.
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Stay ahead in telehealth with the most popular courses recently purchased by your peers! Expand your expertise and ensure compliance with essential training. Click below to access an individual course, or click here to browse our full catalogue.
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Nearly 28% of Mental Health Outpatients Now Use Telehealth
A new study shows virtual visits are becoming a default option in outpatient mental health—reshaping access, staffing, and long-term care models. (Read More)
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Patients Want Asynchronous E-Visits for Everyday Conditions
More patients are choosing message-based “e-visits” for common needs, signaling a shift toward lower-friction, on-demand care beyond live video. (Read More)
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Telehealth Hospice Recertifications Temporarily Reinstated
A crucial flexibility is back—allowing hospices to use telehealth for recertifications again—helping teams manage staffing strain and keep fragile patients supported at home. (Read More)
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Sen. Cassidy Targets the “HIPAA Gap” for Wearables and Health Apps
New legislation aims to rein in how consumer apps and wearables collect and use sensitive health data—pushing privacy rules beyond traditional covered entities.
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