Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)

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 […]

6 Mar 2023

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

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 for remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) services for non-implantable medical devices. We previewed how this […]

Telehealth Advocacy Groups Raise RPM Coverage Decision Concerns

24 Feb 2023

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Telehealth Advocacy Groups Raise RPM Coverage Decision Concerns

By Anuja Vaidya February 24, 2023 – The American Telemedicine Association and Alliance for Connected Care have expressed concerns regarding a Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting on remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) for non-implantable devices slated to take place on Feb. 28. The meeting, hosted by multiple Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), will seek advice on the […]

An Overview Of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)

21 Feb 2023

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An Overview Of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)

The lockdowns of the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the use of communication technology to offer work, education and life resources remotely. The healthcare industry was no different, where services like telehealth provided access to patients during precarious times, increasing in use by 15x the pre-pandemic levels in some states. Remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) is just one facet of […]

New digital health CPT codes launching in 2023

6 Dec 2022

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New digital health CPT codes launching in 2023

As medicine continues its digital shift, new billing codes are being added next year for specialties like remote therapeutic monitoring and digital ophthalmology. “The [Current Procedural Terminology] code set does move at the pace of medicine, and it continues to evolve and keep pace with all of the changes,” said Leslie Prellwitz, the American Medical […]

New Reimbursement Rules Will Likely Impact Digital Health and Telemedicine

2 Dec 2022

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New Reimbursement Rules Will Likely Impact Digital Health and Telemedicine

On November 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule. CMS publishes a PFS annually so as to make changes in federal healthcare reimbursement and policy. PFS changes often spill over into the private sector, as private payors typically consult the PFS when evaluating […]

1 Dec 2022

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Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Codes

21 Nov 2022

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Noteworthy Telehealth and Remote Services Provisions in the CY 2023 Medicare PFS Final Rule

On November 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule. This article highlights noteworthy provisions of the Final Rule related to telehealth and other remote services. Of particular note, the Final Rule contains provisions extending Medicare coverage to additional telehealth services, […]

Federal government makes a push for community health centers to provide virtual health services beyond the pandemic

10 Nov 2022

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Therapy teams take note: CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

It’s that time of year again! Medicare has released the calendar year 2023 final rule related to Medicare Part B, which is impacted by the physician fee schedule and determines rates and coding updates for your rehab providers. So what should your therapist know regarding the conversion factor, telehealth provisions, audiology services and remote therapeutic monitoring codes? […]

How new medical codes can boost use of digital therapeutic tools

10 Nov 2022

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How new medical codes can boost use of digital therapeutic tools

The growing and continuing physician interest in using digital health tools is being supported by a steadily developing regulatory framework and an infrastructure that creates a pathway to payment while defining how devices and software can help treat, manage and prevent disease. An AMA physician survey (PDF), conducted every three years, finds adoption of digital health tools […]

Telehealth and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring

10 Nov 2022

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Final CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Extends Some Telehealth Flexibilities Post-PHE

On November 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its annual final rule updating the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for calendar year (CY) 2023, which included various changes related to the provision of telehealth, including implementing telehealth provisions included within the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, and extending coverage through the end of CY […]

8 Nov 2022

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CMS Clarifies Coverage and Payment for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Services

On November 1, 2022, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the calendar year (CY) 2023 final rule for services reimbursed under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) (the Final Rule). The Final Rule establishes changes to Medicare Part B professional payment policies and rates for the upcoming year. The Final Rule […]

7 Nov 2022

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Key Takeaways for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring in the Final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: “General Supervision for all RTM”

As it does every Fall around this time, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released its final version of Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2023 (the “Final 2023 MPFS”), the regulatory Rule governing payment and coverage policies for physician services, including reimbursement for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (“RTM”) services under the new CPT code […]

Proposed CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Extends Telehealth Flexibilities Post-PHE

2 Aug 2022

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Proposed CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Extends Telehealth Flexibilities Post-PHE

On July 7, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its annual proposed rule updating the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for calendar year (CY) 2023, which included various proposed changes related to the provision of telehealth, including implementing telehealth provisions included within the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, and extending coverage through the end of […]

CMS Finalizes Telehealth, RPM Coverage in 2021 Physician Fee Schedule

5 Jun 2022

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4 Chronic Care Use Cases for Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring can help enhance chronic care management in many ways, including allowing clinicians to track their patients daily and adjust treatment plans in real time. May 27, 2022 – Amid the rapid expansion of virtual care, remote patient monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a reliable tool for treating both acute and chronic conditions. RPM involves […]

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