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Medicare’s 2026 proposed Physician Fee Schedule introduces the most meaningful changes to Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) since its inception. Key updates include new billing codes for shorter monitoring periods and time-based care management, greater flexibility under general supervision, and expanded support for digital health tools. These changes mark a clear shift: remote care is no longer optional—it’s essential. We break down what the proposal means for providers and how your organization can prepare for what’s next.

Remote care programs like RPM, CCM, and RTM remain essential. KangarooHealth helps clinics navigate PA-related challenges so they’re ready to deliver impactful care as soon as approvals are in place. This blog explores the recent pledge from major insurers—backed by RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz—to reduce prior authorization requirements and streamline processes by 2027. While the effort is promising, KangarooHealth shares field insights that show how even a small percentage of patients requiring PA can experience meaningful delays in access.

The bipartisan Rural Patient Monitoring Access Act aims to improve Medicare reimbursement for RPM services in underserved areas and set national standards for quality and outcomes. At KangarooHealth, we support this effort, and are already helping providers deliver scalable, patient-centered RPM programs that improve access, reduce costs, and transform care delivery in rural communities.

Across the country, rural healthcare providers are proving something remarkable: that innovation doesn’t just belong in big-city hospitals or academic medical centers. It belongs in the quiet corners of America, where resilience is second nature, and where the stakes for access, connection, and continuity are higher than ever.

Rural healthcare in America faces significant challenges, but technology is paving the way for meaningful solutions. Innovations like telemedicine and AI-driven tools reduce barriers to care, improve outcomes, and enhance patient engagement. Discover how these advancements transform healthcare access for underserved rural communities and shape a more equitable future.

Rural healthcare faces significant challenges, with higher death rates and limited access to medical services. KangarooHealth is committed to supporting rural healthcare providers through innovative Remote Physiological Monitoring (RPM) technology.

KangarooHealth has secured a national group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc., enabling Premier members to access exclusive pricing on KangarooHealth’s Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM) solutions starting November 1, 2024.

The multi-year partnership will combine artificial intelligence with data and insights from remote patient monitoring to help prevent adverse outcomes

KLAS interviewed healthcare professionals around the country to learn which healthcare information technology companies are making waves this year.