The same CMS “2027 physician payment” rule finalizes important changes for remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM):
RTM is limited to established patients.
A separately reportable initiating visit is required when starting RPM or RTM.
The proposed restriction on using contracted clinical staff for these services is delayed until January 1, 2029. Via (CMS)
Why it matters: Practices using remote monitoring platforms must review patient eligibility, documentation, visit scheduling, and vendor staffing arrangements.