Regulators say Medicare needs more data and oversight to avoid fraud and misuse. Digital health advocates argue the service is still crucial for managing chronic conditions. In 2018, Medicare began ...

Remote monitoring is increasing as new reimbursement paths open up. But even the best programs are no guarantee of success.

It's been a "game-changer" in making remote patient monitoring available for all patients, says one of the health system's ...

During the pandemic, in search of tools to keep patients healthy and virus-free, doctors turned to a new technology for help: remote patient monitoring. In 2020, home use of tools like connected blood ...

The U.S. healthcare system has long been defined by its reactivity. Care is delivered when symptoms surface, when patients seek care or when conditions escalate to a point of urgency. However, this ...

University Hospitals recently announced the expansion of remote patient monitoring capabilities with the goals of enhancing patient safety, improving the patient experience, and increasing operational ...

Remote patient monitoring is here to stay. Telemonitoring claims for Medicare beneficiaries increased sixfold between 2018 and 2021, in part due to relaxed COVID-19 pandemic rules. By one estimate, ...

The American Medical Association’s (AMA's) CPT Editorial Panel has removed the requirement for a patient to transmit 16 days’ worth of data for providers to bill remote physiologic monitoring codes, ...

On November 22, 2023, while many were preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) posted a consumer alert (Alert) warning the public about a fraud scheme involving ...

Who wouldn't want to manage their health from the comfort of home? Remote patient monitoring (RPM) apps make this possible for many, allowing you to continuously collect and share health data with ...

Digital RPM significantly improves hypertension control and medication adherence, especially in multimorbid patients, offering potential cost savings and clinical benefits. The study underscores the ...

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