Bridging the Gap: How Cellular Remote Patient Monitoring Through FQHCs Can Improve Healthcare Equality
In the ongoing pursuit of healthcare equality, cellular remote patient monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a game-changer, especially when implemented through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). FQHCs are vital healthcare providers, with 1,400 organizations operating across 11,200 facilities in the U.S., serving approximately 32.5 million patients annually. These centers primarily support uninsured and underinsured populations,
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Remote Patient Monitoring: A Strategic, Patient-Centric Solution Amid CMS Uncertainty
The U.S. healthcare system stands at a crossroads—facing both opportunity and constraint. On one hand, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 11 issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.4% in fiscal year 2026, compared with FY 2025, for hospitals that are meaningful users of
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Understanding Reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for Remote Patient Monitoring
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a critical tool in modern healthcare, enabling providers to track patients' health data outside of traditional clinical settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has played a pivotal role in shaping the adoption of RPM by establishing reimbursement policies that make these services more accessible. As
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Transforming Maternal Health: The Power of Remote Patient Monitoring for Moms and Babies
Maternal health is one of the most critical aspects of healthcare, impacting not just mothers but also the well-being of their newborns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 5% to 9% of U.S. pregnancies every year are affected by gestational diabetes. With the rise of chronic conditions such as gestational diabetes
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Who Can Bill for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)?
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) has emerged as a pivotal component in modern healthcare, leveraging technology to enhance patient care and engagement, particularly in managing chronic conditions and rehabilitative therapies. As RTM becomes more integral to patient care, understanding who can bill for these services is crucial for healthcare providers looking to implement this technology into
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