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CMS may upend remote patient monitoring. Here’s what to know
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has covered remote patient monitoring (RPM) since 2018, with payments totaling more than $500 million in 2024, according to a recent article in STAT. Remote patient monitoring tracks patients’ health through technology outside of clinical settings–such as an electronic blood pressure cuff or continuous glucose monitor–and intervenes…
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New U.S. News ratings highlight best home health care agencies nationwide
For the millions of older Americans discharged from hospitals each year and sent home to recover, choosing the right home health agency has long been a stressful, confusing and time-pressured decision. A new set of ratings from U.S. News & World Report evaluates which agencies exceed expectations and which warrant further scrutiny. This is the…
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Dr. Oz touts ‘AI avatars’ to address rural mental health care shortage. Experts urge caution
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D., MBA, recently suggested that artificial intelligence (AI) could offer a way to help rural communities access mental health care amid a shortage of providers. “There’s no question about it — whether you want it or not — the best way to help some of…
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