Telehealth for stroke patients has moved from a pandemic workaround to a standard part of post-discharge care. For Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the Medicaid programs that fund them, the question is no longer whether virtual follow-up works. The
Fatty liver disease is a chronic condition that affects roughly 30% of adults worldwide. It is marked by excess fat in the liver and often goes unnoticed until it reaches a severe stage. As obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic
Principal illness navigation services help patients with serious, high-risk conditions stay connected to their treatment plan. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) created PIN services in the calendar year 2024 Physician Fee Schedule to pay for navigation work
In rural communities, independent pharmacists many times are unsung healthcare heroes. They are sometimes the only accessible points of contact for patients managing complex medication regimens. With pharmacy medication adherence programs available through remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM), pharmacists can support
In clinical research, data decides everything. The quality and accuracy of information gathered during remote patient monitoring (RPM) clinical trials shape how well researchers understand the safety and efficacy of new drugs and treatments. Traditional data collection has long struggled
Patient success stories in remote patient monitoring have two halves that fit together. A connected blood pressure cuff sends reliable readings from a patient’s home. A care team member reviews those readings, recognizes what they mean for that particular patient,
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
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