The current telehealth policy landscape: What system leaders need to know


Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT 

Telehealth policy is shifting fast — and the decisions being made now will shape how hospitals and health systems deliver virtual care for years to come.

Federal waivers have been extended through 2027, but long-term permanence remains unresolved, state regulations continue to diverge and payment policy is creating new pressure points across cardiovascular and chronic disease programs.

In this live webinar, a national policy research analyst at the American Heart Association and UNC Health's chief medical informatics officer will break down the policy environment in plain terms — and explain what it means for your organization.

Key takeaways:
 
  • How federal and state laws, regulations and waivers are shaping telehealth delivery today
  • How payment policy and coverage decisions affect the sustainability of virtual care programs
  • The American Heart Association's current policy priorities in telehealth and digital health
  • How evolving policy affects equity, access and outcomes in cardiovascular and chronic disease care 

Presenters: 

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Brooke Yeager McSwain

Senior National Policy Research Analyst for AI, Digital Health, Public Health Infrastructure, and Stroke/Hypertension
American Heart Association

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David McSwain, MD, MPH

System Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine UNC Health