CMS delays Medicare RPM payment halt to 2029 after industry pushback

CMS is postponing the end of Medicare payments for third-party remote patient monitoring (RPM) services until 2029, according to Healthcare Dive. The move follows objections from the virtual care industry, which had raised concerns about the impact of ending these payments sooner.

The delay gives healthcare organisations more time to adjust their remote care offerings and reimbursement strategies. For executives, this extension affects planning for digital health investments and operational models. Monitoring how CMS communicates future changes will be important for long-term planning.