How the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Affects Reimbursement

Course Description:

The Medicaid cuts are huge and the longest budget impasse in U.S. history affecting telehealth claims disruptive: what can you do to bolster and/or prepare for the next public health emergency, budget block or possible end to Medicare FFS telehealth medical coverage? Attend this webinar by virtual care billing expert Carol Yarbrough to learn three things you can do today to improve billing, compliance and reimbursement. Attendees will receive information about the two new Medicare fee schedules, learn what RVU “equalization” might affect your practice and what RPM and RTM new billing codes can improve patient participation and your revenue.

Learning Objectives:

• Telehealth: what your patients and practice need to know, now
• Learn where to find the Medicare telehealth services list
• Learn why Telehealth is the way it is (explore the SSA)
• 2026 redistribution of RVUs: see if your practice is affected and how to mitigate any ill effects
• RPM for your specialty: what is compliant, what the new codes can do for you and how to engage your patients (facility and non-facility information)
• RTM for pulmonary, musculoskeletal and cognitive behavioral therapy: what the new codes can do to for you and how to engage your patients (facility and non-facility information)
• How care management may improve patient health outcomes, access and your bottom line
• How vendor partnerships can save you time and money

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Telehealth policy and updates
• The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
• Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)
• Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)
• Care Management integration
• RVU redistribution and equity
• Contracting considerations
• Compliance strategy
• Payer communication tips
• Live Q&A Session

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Suggested Attendees:

• Coders
• Physicians
• D.O.s
• Non-physician practitioners
• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Surgeons
• Specialty providers
• Practice managers
• Physical Therapists (PTs)
• Occupational Therapists (OTs)
• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

About the Presenter:

Carol Yarbrough, MBA, CPC, OCS, CHC, is a healthcare billing and compliance expert with deep experience in payer policy, coding strategy, and telehealth reimbursement. She helps provider organizations and digital health teams translate complex regulations into practical, sustainable billing solutions.

Additional Information:

After Registration: You will receive an email with login information and handouts (presentation slides) that you can print and share with all participants at your location.

System Requirement:

• Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS
• Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to talk and hear clearly

Can’t Listen Live?

No problem. You can get access to an On-Demand webinar. Use it as a training tool at your convenience. For more information, you can reach out to the below contact:
Toll-Free No: 1-302-444-0162
Email: care@skillacquire.com

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