KZA Alert: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 & Extended Telehealth Flexibilities
Congress has passed, and the President has signed, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 7148), delivering a major win for Medicare telehealth. The legislation extends pandemic-era Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027, providing much-needed stability for practices and patients alike.
In this KZA Alert, we break down what the extension includes:
Continued access to home-based Medicare telehealth services
Ongoing coverage for audio-only telehealth visits
Removal of geographic and originating site restrictions
Continued authorization for RHCs and FQHCs to serve…
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