CMS Reimbursement Updates for RPM and CCM

Read more about the article The APCM Revenue Opportunity Most Practices Are Still Ignoring in 2026
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The APCM Revenue Opportunity Most Practices Are Still Ignoring in 2026

Key Takeaways • APCM launched January 1, 2025, and its reimbursement rates increased by approximately 10% in 2026. Most practices still haven't enrolled a single patient. • The three most…

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Read more about the article RPM Logix’s Comment Letter to CMS on the 2027 RPM Rule
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RPM Logix’s Comment Letter to CMS on the 2027 RPM Rule

Key Takeaways•CMS's proposed CY 2027 rule would bar contracted clinical staff from billing RPM and RTM. RPM Logix has formally asked CMS to reconsider.•CMS already tried restrictive RPM supervision rules…

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Read more about the article CMS’s 2027 Proposal Could Bar Contracted Staff From Billing RPM and RTM: Here’s What Practices Need to Know
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CMS’s 2027 Proposal Could Bar Contracted Staff From Billing RPM and RTM: Here’s What Practices Need to Know

Key Takeaways•CMS's CY 2027 proposed rule would bar contracted and third-party clinical staff from billing RPM and RTM. Only direct employees of the billing practice would qualify.•This is a proposed…

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Read more about the article Does Your Practice Depend Too Much on Fee-for-Service? How CCM and RPM Protect Your Revenue in 2026
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Does Your Practice Depend Too Much on Fee-for-Service? How CCM and RPM Protect Your Revenue in 2026

Key Takeaways • CMS finalized a -2.5% efficiency adjustment to work Relative Value Units (RVUs) for non-time-based services in 2026, compressing reimbursement across thousands of procedure-based CPT codes. • 80%…

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Read more about the article UnitedHealthcare’s Proposed 2026 RPM Coverage Cuts: What It Means for Your Practice and Why Medicare Fee-for-Service Still Has You Covered
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UnitedHealthcare’s Proposed 2026 RPM Coverage Cuts: What It Means for Your Practice and Why Medicare Fee-for-Service Still Has You Covered

Key Takeaways•UnitedHealthcare (UHC) announced plans to restrict RPM coverage to only two conditions: heart failure and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, across its Medicare Advantage, commercial, and Medicaid plans.•The policy has…

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Read more about the article RTM vs. RPM: What the 2026 CPT Code Changes Mean for Your Practice
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RTM vs. RPM: What the 2026 CPT Code Changes Mean for Your Practice

Key Takeaways • RTM and RPM are distinct programs. They monitor different data types, can serve the same patient populations, but cannot be billed together for the same patient in…

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Read more about the article RPM + CCM + GLP-1: The New Chronic Care Trifecta for Medicare Patients
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RPM + CCM + GLP-1: The New Chronic Care Trifecta for Medicare Patients

Key Takeaways • The RPM + CCM + GLP-1 Trifecta bridges the “management gap” for Medicare patients, ensuring that high-cost medications are backed by continuous physiological data and clinical oversight.…

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Read more about the article CMS ACCESS Model for Outcome-based Chronic Care
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CMS ACCESS Model for Outcome-based Chronic Care

Key Takeaways The ACCESS Model is a 10-year CMS initiative shifting chronic care from volume-based to outcomes-based reimbursement. CMS is introducing Outcome-Aligned Payments (OAPs) to reward measurable clinical improvements in…

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Read more about the article 2026 APCM & BHI Integration: A Strategic Guide to G0558 Reimbursement
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2026 APCM & BHI Integration: A Strategic Guide to G0558 Reimbursement

Key Takeaways APCM (Advanced Primary Care Management) includes 13 required service elements that practices must meet. Integrating Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) enhances holistic patient care. Care teams help patients navigate…

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Read more about the article 2026 Reimbursement for RPM and CCM Increases by 7-21%
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2026 Reimbursement for RPM and CCM Increases by 7-21%

Key Takeaways CMS increased RPM and CCM reimbursement rates by 7–21% for 2026. New billing codes expand the revenue potential of remote care programs. Practices can convert previously uncompensated care…

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