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

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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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CMS Proposes Major Expansion of Reimbursement for Telehealth Services

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Reimbursement for telehealth services by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has long been a point of contention. Medicare “remains one of the most restrictive payors” for telehealth , with reimbursement rules that Marki Stewart at the Dickinson Wright Health Law Blog calls “exceptionally limiting.”

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Navigating Healthcare Industry Challenges: Privacy, Access, & Patient Satisfaction

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This shortage has been further compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has placed significant additional strain on health systems worldwide. One solution to address the shortage of health professionals is the use of telehealth , which enables remote care and consultation.