Medical alert devices connect a person to emergency help at the press of a button or, in many models, automatically. They also serve as a sense of reassurance for caregivers. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) classifies
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) and telehealth are often lumped together under the umbrella of “virtual care,” but in reality, they serve very different roles in healthcare delivery. And, Medicare treats them differently when it comes to reimbursement. Understanding these distinctions
The evolution of telehealth over the past decade has significantly advanced virtual care management, improving patient outcomes and expanding access to care. This article explores key milestones in that evolution, focusing on changes in reimbursement models. We begin with the
A Bluetooth weight scale looks like an ordinary bathroom scale. The difference is what happens after the number appears. Instead of a patient jotting a figure on a notepad, the reading moves off the scale on its own and transmits
In this week’s review of telemedicine studies, you’ll discover the benefits of remote continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). CGM is considered the gold standard for monitoring glucose levels, and is improving diabetes management by offering real-time insights into blood glucose levels.
Remote therapeutic monitoring codes allow clinicians to bill for connected devices that track non-physiologic data. That includes respiratory status, musculoskeletal function, therapy adherence, and therapy response. The RTM CPT codes 2026 set is larger than it was in 2025, because
Care teams pair virtual visits with home monitoring every day, so one question keeps coming up: is remote patient monitoring considered telehealth? Sorting out remote patient monitoring vs telehealth matters because Medicare pays for the two under separate authority, with
High blood pressure is the most common chronic condition in the United States, and one of the most misunderstood. It rarely announces itself with symptoms, yet it quietly raises the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and early death.
High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” as it is a chronic condition that can go undetected until it causes serious complications like heart attacks, strokes, or heart failure. With nearly half of U.S. adults living with hypertension,
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