Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 3032, the Expanding Remote Monitoring Access Act, would lower Medicare's minimum data collection requirement for remote monitoring services from 16 days to 2 days per 30-day period, effective immediately upon enactment. The bill would allow doctors and other healthcare providers to bill Medicare for remote patient monitoring (such as tracking blood pressure, weight, heart rhythm, or oxygen levels) based on shorter monitoring periods, making the services available for a broader range of conditions where full 16-day monitoring is unnecessary, including sleep apnea diagnosis, post-surgery recovery, and chronic disease management. This change is intended to expand access to these services, which research shows can reduce hospital admissions and improve patient outcomes while lowering overall healthcare costs. Within one year of the law's enactment, the Health and Human Services Secretary must report to Congress on implementation experience and recommend a reimbursement model that accounts for patient severity and service costs, potentially allowing different payment rates for different monitoring durations. The bill applies to all Medicare beneficiaries, not just those with COVID-19, and requires consultation with various healthcare stakeholders including physicians, hospitals, medical organizations, and patient advocates.
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