01Billing & reimbursement
How services get paid
CPT and HCPCS changes, fee schedules, payer payment policies, authorization, denials, documentation, and coverage barriers.
The changes shaping SLP pay, policy, and work.Weekly brief / 2026
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02Policy changes
The rules shaping access
Federal and state rules, Medicaid and early intervention policy, payer coverage changes, telepractice, and participation deadlines.
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Shared payer rules
Combined therapy visit limits, delegated authorization, reimbursement edits, and benefit changes that also affect SLPs.
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A related-field change can be an early signal. Label it as a comparison until an SLP-specific source confirms applicability.
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