New Coalition Launched to Oppose CMS Remote Monitoring Rule Changes
Healthcare providers and remote monitoring companies have formed the Save Remote Monitoring coalition to oppose proposed changes to the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which they argue would significantly restrict patient access.
A coalition of healthcare providers and remote monitoring companies, named Save Remote Monitoring, has launched to contest proposed regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) affecting the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule. The group, operating under the hashtag #SaveRemoteMonitoring, argues that the proposed rule changes will severely limit patient access to remote monitoring services, which are crucial for managing chronic conditions.
Remote patient monitoring provides clinicians with daily insight into the health of Medicare patients with chronic illnesses such as hypertension, heart failure, and diabetes. The coalition contends that the proposed rule, released in July 2026, includes four provisions that threaten progress in preventive care. Save Remote Monitoring advocates for stronger enforcement against bad actors rather than structural cuts that penalize compliant providers and their patients.
A key point of contention is a proposed staffing restriction that would only allow payment for remote monitoring services performed by staff directly employed by the billing practice. This, according to the coalition, would disproportionately harm small and rural practices that rely on contracted personnel to deliver these services. The coalition also opposes a mandatory face-to-face initiating visit, arguing it creates a barrier for homebound and mobility-limited patients. They further object to proposed reimbursement cuts and the bundling of remote monitoring codes, which they believe would undermine the economic viability of these programs.
The Save Remote Monitoring coalition questions the CMS's interpretation of data from the Office of Inspector General (OIG), stating that the findings do not support the proposed structural changes. They suggest the data highlights a need for better data collection and targeted enforcement against actual fraud. The coalition urges CMS to focus on effective oversight and to preserve access to remote monitoring, a service that has proven valuable in managing chronic conditions.