AJMC November 4, 2025
RPM may improve patient access to care, especially those with high-risk conditions, but not without a significant cost.
Remote physiological monitoring (RPM), especially for patients with cardiometabolic conditions, may improve patient care and increase revenue, but not without initial investments, a new study reported in Health Affairs.1
RPMs send physiologic measures, such as blood pressure, to the patient’s care team via cellular or Bluetooth-enabled devices. While this innovation has been shown to relieve provider burden and improve patient access to adequate medications, it requires a costly initial investment.1,2 Since the CMS began covering RPMs, the providers billing for RPM services increased, with the majority concentrated in primary care. These services included initial patient onboarding, monthly device provisions, and care team...
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