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CMS Proposes RPM Billing Code for FQHCs, Expanding Health Equity & Access to Remote Care

Clear Arch Health

CMS released its 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule in November 2023, signaling that FQHCs, RHCs and CHCs will be able to bill Medicare separately for RPM, thereby promoting greater access to remote patient monitoring for beneficiaries in underserved communities. Or, you can contact us here , at Clear Arch Health.

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2024 Brings New Medicare Billing Opportunities for FQHCs and RHCs with RPM and RTM Services

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Beginning January 1, 2024, a significant change in Medicare billing practices greatly impacted Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). For the first time, these centers can bill Medicare separately for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) services.

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Everly Health Launches Comprehensive At-Home Collection Kidney Health Test to Address Chronic Kidney Disease

Digital Health Global

The at-home collection kidney health test aims to lower lifetime costs associated with Chronic Kidney Disease and diabetes by increasing accessibility to testing and satisfying the 2024 KED HEDIS measure. Early detection of kidney disease may reduce Medicare costs associated with CKD by 74% or $63.2

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Telehealth Reimbursement: End-of-Pandemic Emergency Update

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Private payers, Medicaid, and Medicare initiated widespread telehealth reimbursement approvals. The article below clarifies and summarizes the end-of-pandemic reimbursement decisions made by private payers, Medicare, and Medicaid. They can receive care from their homes rather than traveling to a health care facility.

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Option Care Health Acquires Amedisys for $3.6B

Digital Health Wire

The news sent shares of Option Care’s stock sliding over 20% as investors grappled with Amedisys’ reliance on Medicare reimbursement that hasn’t been friendly to home health. A majority of Amedisys’ revenue (76%) comes from Medicare and other government plans.

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Telepsychiatry will continue to grow – and become the house call of yesteryear

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Regarding telepsychiatry, she says in 2024: 1. Despite the end of the public health emergency, individuals and informed political leaders will continue to work with pharmacies to continue access to vital care for individuals in need of medication for mental health because mental health is part of overall health.

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5 Key Insights on RPM Codes & Billing for Maximizing Patient Access to Remote Care

Clear Arch Health

In order to get the most out of telehealth opportunities for improving patient care, providers need to understand the requirements established by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), as well as how to correctly bill for fees. This facilitates a more holistic approach to patient care while optimizing revenue potential.