Care Management Blog

Many care management programs, such as Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), have fundamentally shifted how clinicians manage chronic disease. By capturing physiological data in real-time, care teams can move beyond the limitations of periodic visits, gaining a continuous view of a patient’s health journey.

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring, or RTM, is a Medicare program that helps to track patients’ adherence to therapy plans while improving overall health outcomes. In this video, we'll explore the goals of RTM, how it works, and how it benefits patients.

Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) are one of the most powerful—yet underutilized—tools available to healthcare providers today. As the industry continues shifting toward value-based care, AWVs offer a unique opportunity to improve patient outcomes, increase reimbursement, and strengthen long-term engagement.

Medicare’s Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program has evolved. In 2026, the program is more accessible than ever, reimbursing providers for:

Many Medicare billing guides focus on reimbursement requirements but often lack clear steps on how to successfully and accurately bill Medicare for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services. In 2026, CMS significantly updated the program, introducing new "short-duration" codes that make it easier to bill for acute care and intermittent patient engagement.

Virtual care management (VCM) is making it easier for patients to stay connected to the care they need, no matter where they are. It involves using technology to engage patients who live in remote areas and also may face physical, financial, or behavioral barriers to being seen in person. Instead of relying solely on office visits, care teams can stay connected with patients continuously through digital tools.

Pulmonologists today are managing increasingly complex patient populations, like those living with chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), asthma, and ILD (Interstitial Lung Disease). These conditions require continuous oversight, timely intervention, and consistent patient engagement.

What is Remote Patient Monitoring? Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a healthcare delivery method that uses FDA-cleared digital devices to collect and transmit physiological data from patients to their providers. Reimbursed by Medicare Part B, RPM enables continuous chronic disease management outside of traditional clinical settings.

What is a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit? A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a preventive screening used to identify gaps in care.