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News

This page tracks recent source-linked policy updates for remote medical care. Newer items appear first. Each summary links to the primary source so readers can verify details before relying on them.

Recent remote-care policy news

• 2026-05-13: CMS updates Medicare remote patient monitoring guidance
  CMS updated its Medicare remote patient monitoring page, describing RPM components, eligibility, coverage, billing structure, and fraud-prevention expectat
• 2026-04-13: CMS refreshes Medicare telehealth policy page and FAQ links
  CMS refreshed its Medicare telehealth page, reiterating that additions and deletions to the Medicare Telehealth Services List are made through the annual p
• 2026-03-04: CMS posts the 2026 Medicare Telehealth Services List
  CMS posted the list of services payable under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule when furnished via telehealth for calendar year 2026.
• 2025-11-28: CMS finalizes CY 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System rule
  CMS issued the CY 2026 Home Health PPS final rule, updating Medicare payment policies for home health agencies.
• 2025-10-31: CMS finalizes CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule telehealth and remote monitoring policies
  CMS finalized CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule policies affecting telehealth, virtual direct supervision, RHC/FQHC telecommunication services, and rate-setti
• 2025-08-28: HHS OIG reports Medicare remote patient monitoring payments exceeded $500 million in 2024
  HHS OIG reported that Medicare RPM use continued to grow in 2024, with payments exceeding $500 million, and described billing measures that can identify pr
• 2025-05-15: CMS publishes provider education on using and billing remote patient monitoring correctly
  CMS pointed providers to updated education on correctly using and billing remote patient monitoring after OIG recommended additional oversight.
• 2024-11-01: CMS finalizes CY 2025 Physician Fee Schedule telehealth policies
  CMS finalized CY 2025 PFS policies preserving selected telehealth flexibilities, including audio-only availability for certain home telehealth services and
• 2024-10-10: CMS issues transmittal allowing home health telehealth services during an inpatient stay
  CMS issued transmittal R12888CP on allowing home health telehealth services during an inpatient stay, with implementation scheduled for April 7, 2025.
• 2024-09-24: HHS OIG calls for additional oversight of Medicare remote patient monitoring
  HHS OIG found Medicare RPM use increased dramatically from 2019 to 2022 and recommended stronger safeguards, clearer ordering information, provider educati

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