CMS Reimbursement Changes Threaten Access to Remote Monitoring for Rural Medicare Patients

By Arielle Zionts · KFF Health News · 2026-10-26

CMS Reimbursement Changes Threaten Access to Remote Monitoring for Rural Medicare Patients

According to KFF Health News, a proposed federal rule could end Medicare coverage for remote patient monitoring services managed by third-party vendors. The change would require clinicians to provide these services at their own physical facilities, potentially dismantling program

According to KFF Health News, a proposed federal rule could end Medicare coverage for remote patient monitoring services managed by third-party vendors. The change would require clinicians to provide these services at their own physical facilities, potentially dismantling program