Session 1 – 2027 Telehealth Updates
Live Date: November 3, 2026
Duration: 60 Mins
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Medicare telehealth policy continues to evolve rapidly, creating both opportunities and compliance challenges for healthcare organizations. The CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule includes significant telehealth updates that affect providers, coding professionals, billing departments, compliance teams, Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and organizations seeking to expand virtual care services. Healthcare professionals must understand which telehealth flexibilities have been finalized, which requirements remain in effect, and how these changes impact reimbursement, documentation, supervision, and operational workflows.
This webinar provides a comprehensive review of Medicare’s current telehealth framework under the CY 2026 Final Rule, including additions to the Medicare Telehealth Services List, changes to CMS’s telehealth service evaluation process, audio-only telehealth considerations, behavioral health updates, and virtual supervision policies. Attendees will learn how CMS has simplified the process for telehealth service approvals and permanently removed frequency limitations for certain inpatient, nursing facility, and critical care telehealth visits. The session will also address practical compliance considerations, coding updates, documentation requirements, and reimbursement implications that affect day-to-day operations.
In addition, the webinar will examine the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and its potential impact on healthcare organizations. Proposed changes include additional telehealth codes and modifiers, expansion of teaching physician virtual presence policies, updates affecting RHCs and FQHCs, and further telehealth flexibilities under consideration by CMS. Participants will gain insight into what has been finalized versus what remains proposed, helping organizations prepare strategically for future regulatory developments.
Session 2 – Prior Authorization, Eligibility & Medical Necessity 2027 Updates
Live Date: December 8, 2026
Duration: 60 Mins
Time: 1:00 pm ET
There are several parts of seeing a patient and receiving payment for professional services. Eligibility ensures that the patient’s insurance coverage is active on the date of service that the services will be rendered and that their plan covers the services planned. There are different methods of receiving eligibility information and we are going to discuss these. Once eligibility is verified, certain procedures require the provider to contact the insurance company to receive prior authorization. Unfortunately, every insurance company has different requirements, making it difficult to manage. It is important that offices keep track of the current policies for the insurance companies they work with the most, and ensure these authorizations are performed prior to the service being performed. Medical necessity is normally reported by the ICD-10-CM codes. These codes justify why a procedure or service is performed based on the patient’s condition. The insurance companies may have policies that define the services they consider medically necessary based on the diagnosis. If the information on the claim does not meet their guidelines, the claim will be denied
Session 1 – 2027 Telehealth Updates
Telehealth regulations, coding requirements, and reimbursement policies continue to change as CMS refines Medicare’s virtual care framework. Healthcare organizations need clear guidance regarding which telehealth flexibilities remain available, what new services may be billed, and how future policy proposals could affect operations and revenue.
This webinar will provide attendees with a practical understanding of Medicare’s finalized 2026 telehealth requirements and proposed 2027 changes. Participants will learn strategies to maintain compliance, optimize reimbursement opportunities, improve telehealth program effectiveness, and prepare for anticipated regulatory developments.
Session 2 – Prior Authorization, Eligibility & Medical Necessity 2027 Updates
Session 1 – 2027 Telehealth Updates
Session 2 – Prior Authorization, Eligibility & Medical Necessity 2027 Updates
In order for providers to receive reimbursement for professional services the insurance company must receive a clean claim. Part of creating a clean claim is verifying the patient has coverage, obtaining prior-authorization if necessary, and ensuring that the patient’s condition meets the medical necessity described by the insurance. Attendees will gain knowledge about these issues and understand the processes necessary to streamline this into workflow for efficiency.
Session 1 – 2027 Telehealth Updates
Session 2 – Prior Authorization, Eligibility & Medical Necessity 2027 Updates
Session 1 – 2027 Telehealth Updates
Session 2 – Prior Authorization, Eligibility & Medical Necessity 2027 Updates
In order for providers to receive reimbursement for professional services the insurance company must receive a clean claim. Part of creating a clean claim is verifying the patient has coverage, obtaining prior-authorization if necessary, and ensuring that the patient’s condition meets the medical necessity described by the insurance. Attendees will gain knowledge about these issues and understand the processes necessary to streamline this into workflow for efficiency.
Session 1 – 2027 Telehealth Updates
Session 2 – Prior Authorization, Eligibility & Medical Necessity 2027 Updates
Session 1 – 2027 Telehealth Updates
Telehealth regulations, coding requirements, and reimbursement policies continue to change as CMS refines Medicare’s virtual care framework. Healthcare organizations need clear guidance regarding which telehealth flexibilities remain available, what new services may be billed, and how future policy proposals could affect operations and revenue.
This webinar will provide attendees with a practical understanding of Medicare’s finalized 2026 telehealth requirements and proposed 2027 changes. Participants will learn strategies to maintain compliance, optimize reimbursement opportunities, improve telehealth program effectiveness, and prepare for anticipated regulatory developments.
Session 2 – Prior Authorization, Eligibility & Medical Necessity 2027 Updates
Lynn Anderanin is a nationally recognized expert in orthopedic coding and compliance with over 40 years of experience. She is a Coding Compliance Manager. Lynn frequently speaks on CPT®, ICD-10, and compliance topics, specializing in orthopedic and E/M services.
Lynn specializes in orthopedic compliance and provides strategic guidance to organizations navigating payer policies, Medicare regulations, and risk mitigation related to improper payments.
With a strong background in coding education, audit response, and documentation integrity, Lynn helps healthcare providers proactively identify compliance gaps, respond to overpayment findings, and implement sustainable internal controls.