decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2021 Issue 3 (March)
For a revenue boost, consider adding remote patient monitoring to your practice
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Article Overview
This article explains the expanding role of remote patient monitoring in medical practices and why it is attracting interest from clinicians and administrators. It discusses broad coverage trends, Medicare and other payer involvement, pandemic-related policy changes, technology and workflow considerations, and practical issues practices may face when implementing or expanding these services. The piece is aimed at readers evaluating remote monitoring as a care-delivery and practice-management strategy.
Why This Topic Matters
Remote patient monitoring affects both patient care delivery and practice operations, and the article helps readers assess whether the service may fit their organization. It is relevant for practices considering adoption, expansion, vendor relationships, workflow planning, and the broader reimbursement and regulatory environment.
Article Sections
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Remote patient monitoring overview
Introduces the general concept of remote patient monitoring and the broad types of patient information that may be collected and transmitted for clinical review.
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Remote care is on the rise
Describes the growing adoption of remote patient monitoring, including the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent policy developments affecting availability.
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Operational and implementation considerations
Reviews practical issues such as connectivity, data integration, vendor relationships, and workflow planning for practices offering remote monitoring services.
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Resources
Lists external organizations and reference links mentioned in the article for additional information.
What You Will Learn
- What remote patient monitoring is and how it is used in practice
- Why interest in remote monitoring has increased in recent years
- What broad reimbursement and coverage themes are associated with remote monitoring
- Which operational and technology issues practices should consider before adoption
- What kinds of organizational roles may be involved in delivering a remote monitoring service
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Medical group managers
- Compliance and revenue cycle staff
- Healthcare attorneys
- Coding and billing professionals
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