Medicare proposal threatens funding for remote patient monitoring programs

Medicare announced a proposal to sharply reduce reimbursement for remote patient monitoring services, reversing earlier policy support.

The change would cut payments to firms that supply technology allowing doctors to track patients at home, prompting concern among health‑tech companies.

Industry analysts say the move could slow adoption of RPM tools and impact revenue for vendors that depend on Medicare payments.

The proposal is framed as a cost‑control measure, but critics warn it may hinder efforts to manage chronic conditions remotely.