Our partners at the Center for Connected Health Policy have summarized the new Change Request issues by CMS:

“On May 27, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Change Request (CR) that impacts how federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics (RHCs) will bill as distant sites for telehealth services provided on October 1, 2026 and after. Currently, FQHCs and RHCs may bill medical services delivered via telehealth using code G2025. Billing with G2025 provides FQHCs and RHCs with a rate calculated by CMS, which currently is equal to a little under $100. Additionally, with the passage of HR 7148, this ability for FQHCs/RHCs to provide medical services via telehealth and be reimbursed by CMS was extended through December 31, 2027. It is important to highlight that the CR recently issued by CMS will not impact the overall allowance (currently through 2027) for FQHCs and RHCs to provide medical services via telehealth and be reimbursed. It only changes the billing instructions required to receive reimbursement for such services.

In the CR, CMS directs that medical services provided by an FQHC or RHC via telehealth, effective…”

The latest legislative & regulatory updates from the Center for Connected Health Policy are now available for the South Central region! Take a look at the current updates along with our archive of updates below:

If you missed our recent Telehealth Roundup: Preparing for Your State’s RHTP RFPs, look no further! The recording is now available for viewing.

The Rural Health Transformation Program represents the largest federal investment in rural healthcare infrastructure in decades — but many organizations are waiting on the sidelines for “official approval” before taking action. In this webinar, Christian Milaster, MS, Founder & CEO, and Carrie Foote, BA, BS, Telehealth Consultant of Ingenium Consulting Group cut through the complexity of RHTP implementation across Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, providing their assessment of how telehealth initiatives are likely to unfold in your state. Learn what your organization can do right now to position for success, avoid the costly “CMS clawback” trap that catches unprepared programs, and build telehealth capabilities to meet federal sustainability requirements. Watch today!

This recording provides actionable insights into:

• State-specific RHTP intelligence: Discover where your state stands in the RHTP application and implementation process, including prioritized telehealth initiatives and realistic timelines for funding availability.
• Implementation readiness strategies: Learn how to build critical capabilities, engage stakeholders, and position your organization for a competitive edge—before the state program launches.
• CMS claw back prevention: Identify common implementation pitfalls that trigger federal recapture provisions and how to design sustainable telehealth programs that meet CMS requirements from the outset.

The latest legislative & regulatory updates from the Center for Connected Health Policy are now available for the South Central region! Take a look at the current updates along with our archive of updates below:

The quarterly updates for the Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi Virtual Visit Billing Guides are now available!  These updates reflect key regulatory changes and ongoing efforts to keep providers up to date on virtual care guidelines.

On February 3, 2026, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, was passed, extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027. This ensures continued access to virtual care for Medicare beneficiaries and reinforces the role of telehealth in modern healthcare delivery, particularly for rural and underserved communities.

The CMS ACCESS Implementation Guide version 0.9.1 is publicly available on the Digital Services at CMS GitHub website. Please review this resource and share with your organization! This comprehensive guide covers all APIs for the CMS ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) Model.

Please share your feedback on the Implementation Guide, including any suggestions for how to improve this resource, by emailing the ACCESS Model Team at ACCESSModelTeam@cms.hhs.gov.