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Medicare enrollees may lose access to remote monitoring equipment

Digilifetrends Updated 2026-10-28 1 min read
Dianne Williams started walking at a local track after a nurse suggested she exercise to help lower her blood pressure. Williams’ monthly phone calls with the nurse are part of a patient monitoring program. **KFF Health News provided photos must include...
Dianne Williams began walking at a local track after a nurse recommended exercise to help reduce her blood pressure. Her monthly phone calls with the nurse are part of a patient monitoring program. (Matt Odom for KFF Health News/TNS) **KFF Health News provided photos must include credit/caption and can only be used with the original KFF Health News story**

Dianne Williams said regular doctor visits, monthly calls with a nurse, and a blood pressure cuff she uses at home have helped her lose weight and bring down her blood pressure. The device sends readings to her care team.

“It’s good to have somebody talk to you and tell you what your progress is like. And she’s a very nice person,” Williams said about her nurse.

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