Why more practices are using remote patient monitoring
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has gone from a new idea in 2019 to a standard part of chronic care. Here’s why practices are adopting it, the concerns that hold some back, and how to get started.
From pilot to standard care.
When Medicare created dedicated RPM codes in 2019, few practices used them. Since then, use has grown quickly, helped by the shift to telehealth during the pandemic, simpler cellular devices and Medicare adding new codes in 2026.
The drivers haven’t changed: an aging population, more patients with chronic conditions and pressure to prevent costly hospital stays. RPM gives care teams a way to stay in touch with these patients every day, not just at appointments.
- Hypertension, with blood pressure cuffs
- Diabetes, with glucose meters
- Heart failure, with scales to track fluid weight
- COPD and other lung conditions, with pulse oximeters
- Obesity and weight management, with scales
What holds practices back, and how to solve it.
“My staff doesn’t have time.”
Monitoring takes daily attention. Software that flags only the readings that need action, and support with enrollment and patient calls, keeps the workload manageable.
“Patients won’t use the devices.”
Cellular devices that work out of the box, plus reminders when readings stop, keep patients engaged.
“Billing is complicated.”
The rules are specific, but manageable with software that tracks reading days, minutes and conversations for every patient.
“What about 2027?”
Medicare has proposed changes for 2027. RPM stays covered, but practices should plan now. See what’s proposed.
Four steps to launch RPM.
- Pick the patients. Start with patients who have a condition you already manage closely, such as uncontrolled hypertension.
- Choose devices and software. Look for cellular devices and software that tracks billing requirements automatically.
- Set up your workflow. Decide who reviews readings, who calls patients and how alerts are escalated.
- Enroll and document. Get consent, an order and setup education on record for each patient.
Devices, software and support in one place.
We provide cellular blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, pulse oximeters and scales, plus The Bridge, our clinical software for managing monitoring at scale, along with connectivity, training and support.
Schedule a demoRates are 2026 Medicare national averages and vary by locality and payer. This article is general information, not billing or legal advice. Confirm requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.
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