Medicare proposes ban on vendor-provided remote patient monitoring services

Medicare regulators have proposed a rule that would prohibit vendors from delivering remote patient monitoring services on behalf of physicians, marking a significant policy shift.

Remote patient monitoring has been reimbursed by Medicare since 2018, with payments climbing to over $500 million in 2024, but critics argue the model funds low-value care.

The change follows pressure from the health department’s watchdog, academic researchers, and insurers who want to curb fraud and wasteful spending in the Medicare program.

If the rule is finalized, it could reshape the remote monitoring market and have major implications for health‑tech firms and providers that rely on vendor‑based services.