Healthcare IT News June 14, 2024
Bill Siwicki

The panel likely needs more data and a decision on what constitutes a good form of engagement in order to make an informed decision on the proposed changes to the CPT code language for RPM reimbursement, one expert says.

A push to improve reimbursement for remote patient monitoring programs has stalled, and that could prompt health systems and hospitals to think twice about launching or expanding their platforms.

The roadblock is coming from the American Medical Association’s 21-member CPT Editorial Panel, which hasn’t been able to agree on amendments to the CPT codes covering RPM services. The panel indefinitely suspended the proposed changes at its meeting last month.

RPM was initially recognized in 2019 by the Centers for Medicare and...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Digital Health, Health System / Hospital, HIM (Health Inf Mgmt), Physician, Provider, Technology, Telehealth
How wearable tech can help older Indigenous people catch heart problems
The physician types that have the most telehealth visits
iOS 18—New iPhone Security And Privacy Features Arriving In Days
What Challenges Do Implementing New Tech at a Hospital Pose?
Abbott launches its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor in the U.S.

Share This Article