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Federal Register · July 16, 2025
The title they went with Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2026 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program Noisy translates that to

Medicare will now pay for new types of virtual care and mental health services

What happened
Medicare is proposing to pay doctors for new kinds of virtual care, including remote monitoring for mental health and chronic conditions. This means more patients could get care from home, and doctors could get paid for services they already provide but couldn't bill for.
Why it matters
Medicare's payment rules often set the standard for private insurers. When Medicare starts paying for new types of care, it signals that these services are becoming mainstream. This change could make it easier for people with chronic conditions or mental health needs to get ongoing support without frequent in-person visits. It also means more doctors will likely adopt these technologies, expanding access to care.
The signal
Watch for how many new virtual care codes doctors actually bill for in the first year, especially for mental health and chronic disease management.
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