Telehealth isn’t going anywhere, but many practices still don’t have a solid audit plan in place. With Medicare’s proposed rules now finalized for 2026—and the added uncertainty of another potential government shutdown—it’s easy to see why compliance teams are feeling the pressure.

In this episode, Terry breaks down five practical tips to help you strengthen or update your telehealth audit plan, especially if you’re providing office visits via telehealth through January 30, 2026. We also highlight insights from Sonal Patel and her excellent NAMAS article on this very topic.

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Terry kicks off 2026 by clearing up a major misunderstanding in the provider and manufacturer community. Some believed that CMS’s last‑minute withdrawal of the LCD for skin substitute products would delay or stop the 2026 reimbursement changes.

That’s not the case. The LCD withdrawal has no impact on the Final Rule, and the new 2026 reimbursement methodology for skin substitutes will move forward exactly as finalized, using an incident‑to payment structure.

In this episode, Terry breaks down the difference between the policy halt and the reimbursement rules, and explains what providers need to know about the updated approach to skin substitutes and skin graft products and services.

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Terry closes out the year with a deep dive into Medicare’s newly permanent “Virtual Supervision” rule taking effect in 2026, along with a refresher on the current requirements for reporting services under a physician’s NPI versus an NPP’s NPI.

She urges listeners to approach this shift carefully, outlining the risks tied to non‑compliance, malpractice exposure, and whether patient‑safety concerns outweigh any potential financial upside. Tune in to get the context you need before jumping into this virtual model.

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