Get the latest on CMS billing codes, remote patient monitoring (RPM), remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) reimbursement strategies, and how Tenovi helps remote patient monitoring companies, care companies, telehealth teams, FQHCs, and RHCs bill with confidence.
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) continue to expand their use of remote patient monitoring (RPM). The 2026 CMS Final Rule adds new flexibility for collecting fewer days of physiologic data and for billing shorter increments of clinical monitoring time. Together, these changes reduce barriers for RPM adoption in health centers […]
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The world of remote patient monitoring (RPM) is becoming more flexible and aligned with real-world clinical practice, due to key updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Calendar Year (CY) 2026. A part of this evolution is the introduction of CPT code 99470 and CPT Code 99445. For care services teams, new
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The landscape of remote patient monitoring (RPM) is evolving, and the introduction of CPT code 99445 is a pivotal moment for healthcare providers. This new code, finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, brings much-needed flexibility to billing so that
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This month Tenovi is focused on helping you understand the RTM, RPM, CCM experience and how activating remote monitoring in chronic care management offers a proactive approach to patient care. Patients and members enrolled in RPM are actively involved in their care plan and take daily vital sign measurements that are transmitted directly to care
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Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15 and runs through December 7. It is a time for patients to compare premiums and copays. It is also a strategic opportunity for care teams to identify patients eligible for remote patient monitoring (RPM). During this period, many seniors are reassessing their healthcare needs while managing chronic conditions such
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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 patient care and be reimbursed for the hard work they’re already doing. In this article,
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The latest Office of Inspector General – OIG remote patient monitoring report takes a data-driven look at Medicare’s growing use of connected health services. In 2024, Medicare payments for remote patient monitoring climbed to $536 million, a 31% increase from the prior year. Nearly one million Medicare enrollees received monitoring services, up 27% from 2023.
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Healthcare costs are rising, chronic conditions are accelerating, and members expect more personalized care. Payers and remote patient monitoring (RPM) together create one of the most effective strategies to lower costs, improve outcomes, and strengthen quality measures across populations. By proactively engaging members in their homes with simple, connected devices, payers can help reduce hospitalizations,
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Managing chronic musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions often requires strict medication adherence. However, over 50% of chronic care patients do not take their medication as prescribed. Remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) is one solution that is addressing medication adherence challenges. RTM can be used to track that medication adherence with smart pillbox technology. A smart pillbox is
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