In early 2026, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, reinstating virtual delivery of cardiac rehab, intensive cardiac rehab, and pulmonary rehab services from hospital outpatient department (HOPD)-based programs and physician-office-based programs to patients who are in their home. For both locations, these services must be delivered using real-time, continuous, audio-visual communications technology.
CR, ICR, and PR programs have the opportunity to expand services to virtual and hybrid delivery. In fact, doing so will help persuade Congress and CMS to extend beyond the current December 31, 2027, expiration, which AACVPR is advocating for.
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Upcoming Workshop: Implementing Virtual or Hybrid CR/PR: From Requirements to Real-World Readiness
Join national experts and experienced program leaders for a half-day, live interactive workshop on June 1.
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Upcoming Opportunity: Virtual or Hybrid Delivery Vendor Showcase
AACVPR is your partner in connecting you with solutions in this exciting new era of virtual delivery. To that end, we're hosting a free virtual showcase from 10-11:30 a.m. CT on Tuesday, June 23. This is your opportunity to rapid-fire connect with companies to support your growth into virtual and hybrid delivery.
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Webinar: Launching & Expanding Hybrid CR/ICR/PR: What Programs Need to Know Now
Consensus Statement on the Virtual and Remote Delivery of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Their Components
Published in the Nov/Dec 2025 edition of the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, this consensus statement offers clarity and direction to ensure high-quality care across all settings as interest in virtual and remote models grows.
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