Lexology January 9, 2026
Trending in Telehealth highlights monthly state legislative and regulatory developments that impact healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists, and technology companies that deliver and facilitate the delivery of virtual care.
Trending in December:
- Medicaid reimbursement policies
- Telehealth practice standards
- Behavioral health integration
A CLOSER LOOK
Proposed legislation & rulemaking:
- A proposed rule in Iowa would establish guidelines for the provision and reimbursement of certain services under Iowa Medicaid. This regulation would provide that in-person contact between a healthcare professional and a patient is not required as a condition for payment of otherwise covered services.
- The Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board proposed amendments to define “telehealth” and remove an onsite requirement for patient assessments and reevaluations,...







