STAT+: In a major policy shift, Medicare proposes to ban vendors from providing remote monitoring services

STAT PlusHealth tech In a major policy shift, Medicare proposes to ban vendors from providing remote monitoring services The change could be ‘potentially cataclysmic’ for RPM services, industry says Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Mario AguilarJuly 15, 2026 Health Tech Correspondent Mario Aguilar[email protected]Mario covers technology in health care, including FDA regulation of artificial intelligence; how Medicare pays for health tech; the use of AI in clinical care; mental health chatbots; and consumer wearables. He’s also the co-author of the free, twice weekly STAT Health Tech newsletter. You can reach Mario on Signal at mariojoze.13. Medicare regulators on Tuesday proposed to ban vendors from providing remote patient monitoring services on behalf of doctors, a major policy change for a rapidly growing care model that’s been the subject of increasing scrutiny. Medicare has covered remote patient monitoring since 2018, and payments ballooned to over $500 million in 2024. The proposed change follows widespread concern from the health department’s watchdog, academics, and insurers that the current remote monitoring system is paying for low-value services. If finalized, the rule would impact a large percentage of remote monitoring care as it’s delivered today. Advertisement The update comes as the Trump administration moves to rein in fraud and wasteful spending in the Medicare program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also recently launched an alternative model to pay for digital health services. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — and get additional analysis of the technologies disrupting health care — by subscribing to STAT+. Already have an account? Log in Monthly $39 Totals $468 per year $39/month Get Started Totals $468 per year Starter $30 for 3 months, then $399/year $30 for 3 months Get Started Then $399/year Annual $399 Save 15% $399/year Get Started Save 15% 11+ Users Custom Savings start at 25%! Request A Quote Request A Quote Savings start at 25%! 2-10 Users $300 Annually per user $300/year Get Started $300 Annually per user View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Log In CMS, health tech, Medicare, Policy, remote patient monitoring, STAT+ Submit a correction requestReprints Mario Aguilar Health Tech Correspondent Mario covers technology in health care, including FDA regulation of artificial intelligence; how Medicare pays for health tech; the use of AI in clinical care; mental health chatbots; and consumer wearables. He’s also the co-author of the free, twice weekly STAT Health Tech newsletter. You can reach Mario on Signal at mariojoze.13. Newsletter Tech is transforming health care and life sciences. Our original reporting is here to keep you ahead of the curve. Recommended The Readout July 15, 2026 STAT Plus: Celcuity’s breast cancer drug approved, its first Health July 15, 2026 Deaths from coronary artery disease have fallen, but more progress is within reach Advertisement Health July 15, 2026 More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths Pharmalot July 15, 2026 STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Biogen Alzheimer’s drug, skyrocketing 340B drug sales, and more Morning Rounds July 15, 2026 What to know about the parasitic diarrhea outbreak Subscriber Picks