Implementing a remote care management program doesn’t have to take weeks or create extra work for your staff. With Medsien, you can get started in as little as five days — no manual reporting, no user access sharing, and no disruption to your practice’s workflow.

Preventative care is a proven strategy for cutting healthcare expenses and improving patient outcomes. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), preventable hospital admissions cost Medicare over $30 billion annually. The administration aims to reduce these expenses through initiatives that emphasize keeping patients healthy and managing chronic conditions proactively.

Engaged patients are more likely to adhere to care plans and experience better outcomes. Practices must prioritize consistent communication, personalized education, and proactive support.

To address these gaps, the OIG has recommended additional safeguards to enhance oversight, including greater specificity on monitored health data, and enhanced provider education on correct billing practices.

A successful remote care management program - one that decreases stress and overwhelm for the practice and that improves the efficiency and effectiveness of care - has 3 key elements: Staffing, Software and Processes

On November 2, 2023, CMS released its 2024 Final Physician Fee Schedule on policies related to remote care management. At the time of the release, Medsien provided a full summary of 2024 updates and changes that would impact Medsien clients and programs related to remote care management. Here we offer a bit more information to highlight specific, important changes for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs).