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Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Changes for Federally Qualified Health Centers

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The most recent Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has brought about significant changes in billing conventions for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), as remote healthcare codes and billing conventions have changed in tandem with the growth of remote care and monitoring services. Both FQHCs and RHCs serve as lifelines for people who lack easy access to healthcare programs, serving as the cornerstone of equitable and accessible healthcare. These facilities are helping to advance the continuous initiatives to improve everyone's access to healthcare. They are taking the initiative to build a more inclusive and healthy society because of their commitment to cultural sensitivity, affordability, preventive care, and community cooperation. New Developments in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Remote Monitoring Services Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services at Federally Qualified ...

How RPM Systems Comply With Cyber Security Standards?

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The way healthcare providers approach and offer patient care has significantly improved with the advent of technologically sophisticated remote monitoring equipment and care management platforms, such as Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) . It makes it possible to remotely and in real time monitor patients' health without having to go to the doctor's office. RPM systems improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs over time by tracking vital signs, managing chronic illnesses, and facilitating prompt interventions. But there are serious concerns associated with this convenience, chief among them being the privacy and security of the private health information they gather. The Importance of Data Encryption in RPM Frameworks Data encryption is a powerful tool for preventing unauthorized individuals or organizations from accessing sensitive information. Even if patient data is captured during transit, encryption in the context of RPM ensures that it remains completely private. ...