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Some Medicare patients may lose access to remote monitoring

Digilifetrends Published 1 min read

Proposed federal rule could stop reimbursements

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Dianne Williams takes her blood pressure at home in rural Georgia. The device transmits her data to her local doctor and a remote nurse who checks in with her each month.
Dianne Williams checks her blood pressure at home in rural Georgia. The device sends her readings to her local doctor and a remote nurse who follows up with her each month. (Matt Odom/for KFF Health News/TNS) Photo Gallery

Dianne Williams said she lost weight and brought down her blood pressure through regular doctor visits, monthly calls with a nurse, and a blood pressure cuff she uses at home that relays data to her care team.

“It’s good to have somebody talk to you and tell you what your progress is like.

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