February 18, 2026

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NEW

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Extension

Recent legislation authorized an extension of many Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027. This includes:

• Waiving geographic and originating site requirements
• Expanding practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services
• Allowing Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics to serve as distant site providers
• Delaying in-person requirements for tele-mental health services
• Allowing audio-only telehealth

Delivering Dental Care in Rural Schools Using Telehealth

This National Children’s Dental Health Month, learn how a HRSA grantee is using telehealth to bring dentistry to children at school.

5 Tips to Get Health Care from Anywhere

Accessing care doesn’t mean you have to travel to a clinic – telehealth lets you connect using your phone or other device. Share this 5-step tip sheet to help patients prepare for a successful virtual visit.

Navigating Your Patient Portal

Telehealth can be a powerful way to manage health needs. This informative video walks patients through how to use a patient portal to find information on an upcoming telehealth visit.

Upcoming Event

Resilience, Relationships, Readiness and Recovery – Mark your calendar for February 19, 2026 at 2pm ET

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New in Research

Two Teledentistry Models for the Provision of Essential Oral Health Care Services in Rural School Settings

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