THE PULSE: NEWS AND UPDATES
The Pulse – Your Monthly Digest for Practice Health Members
Stay informed with The Pulse, our monthly e-newsletter designed exclusively for Practice Health members. Each issue delivers a digest of critical updates, resources, and insights to help you navigate changes and thrive in your practice.
News and Alerts
Medicare Telehealth Guidance
CMS released updated telehealth policies on October 15, 2025, impacting coverage, originating site rules, and approved modalities.
Cigna Claim Status Requirement
Effective October 23, 2025, all Health Care Claim Status Requests (276 transactions) to Cigna must include the National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Payer Downcoding Update
Major payers are reviewing E/M claims from providers billing at higher levels. Downcoding may result in lower reimbursements.
