https://telemedtoday.com/ Independent coverage and reference guides for telemedicine and virtual care — state laws, reimbursement, HIPAA, and specialties. Est. 1994, reimagined 2026. en-us https://telemedtoday.com/rhc-fqhc-g2025-billing-change/ https://telemedtoday.com/rhc-fqhc-g2025-billing-change/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Starting October 1, 2026, rural health clinics and FQHCs must bill individual CPT/HCPCS codes for distant-site telehealth instead of G2025. What changes and how to prepare. Billing & Reimbursement https://telemedtoday.com/medicare-telehealth-extended-through-2027/ https://telemedtoday.com/medicare-telehealth-extended-through-2027/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The February 2026 spending law extended Medicare's major telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027 — the longest runway providers have had since 2020. 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