Remote Patient Monitoring

8 Nov 2023

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Top 5 Rules for Medicare 2024 Remote Patient Monitoring and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: What Companies Need to Know

“This article was originally published by Foley & Lardner LLP [Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services RPM Policies (natlawreview.com)] on [11/8/2023], and is reprinted with permission.” On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized new policies related to remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) services reimbursed under the […]

FQHCs must get creative with building and sustaining remote patient monitoring programs

18 Oct 2023

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FQHCs Must Get Creative with Building and Sustaining Remote Patient Monitoring Programs

Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are an important safety net for individuals who often do not have easy access to primary and preventive care. With a mission to ensure the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive health care services to these underserved communities, many FQHCs are now choosing to leverage technology – like remote patient monitoring (RPM) […]

Key remote patient monitoring takeaways from the 2024 PFS proposed rule

17 Aug 2023

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Key Remote Patient Monitoring Takeaways from the 2024 PFS Proposed Rule

Aug 17, 2023 Daniel Tashnek, JD In the proposed role, CMS proposed to clarify that it is permissible to bill for RPM or remote therapeutic monitoring services, but not both at the same time. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) recently published its 2024 physician fee schedule (PFS) proposed rule. One subject receiving a fair […]

14 Aug 2023

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CMS 2024 Proposed Rule Key Takeaways for RPM, RTM & Telehealth

CMS 2024 Proposed Rule Policy Updates On July 13, 2023, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CMS 2024 Proposed Rule and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including possible Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule and other Medicare Part B issues policy updates. While the CMS 2024 proposed rule contained no new CPT […]

28 Jul 2023

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CMS Annual Physician Fee Schedule Updates: Effects on Telehealth Services

At a Glance The annual Medicare physician payment rule is upon us, proposed July 13, 2023, for calendar year (CY) 2024 and open for public comment through September 11. Each year, the couple-of-thousand-page rule makes modifications to how Medicare pays physician and nonphysician providers for their services, including for telehealth services. In recent years, the physician […]

FDA seeks feedback on technologies that can enable healthcare at home

29 Jun 2023

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FDA Seeks Feedback on Technologies That can Enable Healthcare at Home

Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The development of remote patient-monitoring devices and other connected medical technologies has made it possible to treat more patients at home. In theory, home care can help reduce costs and risks associated with spending time in healthcare facilities and lessen burdens on patients. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated uptake and validation of telehealth […]

26 Jun 2023

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CMS Final Rules on Payment Impacts Remote Therapeutic Monitoring

The 2023 Physician Fee Schedule final rule (“Final Rule”), which became effective in January 2023, lists the services and rates for which Medicare will reimburse providers. The Final Rule sets forth updates regarding several of Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) key provisions relating to the delivery and reimbursement of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM), most notably […]

Remote Monitoring Services Under Review Update on Potential Medicare Coverage Policies (May 2023 Update)

9 Jun 2023

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Remote Monitoring Services Under Review: Update on Potential Medicare Coverage Policies (May 2023 Update)

On May 19, 2023, Novitas Solutions and First Coast Options sent an email to certain interested parties, with whom they had engaged following the multijurisdictional contractor advisory committee (CAC) meeting explaining that they have decided to not pursue at this time a local coverage determination for remote physiological monitoring (RPM) and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM). […]

DHA Senior Leader ‘Virtual First’ is the Future of Military Health System

25 May 2023

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DHA Senior Leader: ‘Virtual First’ is the Future of Military Health System

The Defense Health Agency plans to advance its use of virtual technology with an aim to get the patient connected to the medical provider no matter where they are, according to one of the agency’s top doctors. Dr. Brian Lein, assistant director for health care administration for the DHA, said the agency needs to invest […]

24 May 2023

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4 Home Care Technologies for Health Systems to Prioritize, per AHA

America, and for that matter the world, is facing a growing challenge in caring for two expanding groups of patients — those 60 and older and patients with such chronic diseases as cancer, diabetes and obesity. Across the globe, the 60-and-older population is increasing quickly and will surpass 2 billion by 2050, according to the World […]

Remote Patient Monitoring is Here To Stay It’s Cost-Effective and Convenient

24 May 2023

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What is Remote Patient Monitoring? All You Need To Know: Explained

Table of Contents What is Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)? Broadly speaking, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a healthcare delivery method that uses innovations in information technology to allow the streamlined collection of patient data beyond the traditional healthcare setting. You may also hear it called remote patient management, remote health monitoring, or remote physiologic monitoring. […]

Health Tech in America Bridging Access Gaps

29 Mar 2023

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Health Tech in America: Bridging Access Gaps

Anyone who has experienced the U.S. healthcare system knows that receiving care can be challenging. Emergency rooms are often packed, wait times in the doctor’s office can be lengthy, and dealing with health insurance claims is often complicated and time-consuming. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these issues, but it also highlighted the benefits of new digital […]

Understanding Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)

17 Mar 2023

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Understanding Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)

Remote patient monitoring is a term used when a healthcare provider gives you a device to track aspects of your health at home. Information from the device is sent to your provider. Why is remote patient monitoring used? Your healthcare provider may want to track aspects of your health daily or weekly. This can help […]

The Next Frontier of Remote Patient Monitoring Hospital at Home

17 Mar 2023

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The Next Frontier of Remote Patient Monitoring: Hospital at Home

The Home health landrush Getting ahead in a complex market

9 Mar 2023

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Remote Monitoring Services Under Review: Update On Potential Medicare Coverage Policies

09 March 2023 by Caroline Reignley (Washington, DC) , Deborah R. Godes (Washington, DC), Michael Ryan (Washington, DC), Dale Van Demark (New York), Marshall Jackson (Washington, DC) and Abby Higgins (London) A recent multijurisdictional contractor advisory committee (CAC) meeting held by six of the seven Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) gave stakeholders an initial opportunity to provide feedback on the strength of clinical evidence to support Medicare coverage […]

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