Podnosis What’s next for tech-enabled home care? A look at the policy road ahead
Jun 4, 2025
Krista Drobac, founder of the Alliance for Connected Care, advocates for policy changes to enhance tech-enabled home care. She discusses the growing demand for at-home care solutions and the need for better reimbursement for remote monitoring. Drobac highlights initiatives like SNF-at-home programs and their role in easing hospital crowding. Additionally, she covers urgent legislative efforts to extend hospital-at-home policies before temporary waivers expire, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among healthcare stakeholders.
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Remote Monitoring Differs from Telehealth
- Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is distinct from telehealth and has its own policy and reimbursement challenges.
- RPM involves asynchronous data collection, unlike telehealth's real-time interactions, requiring separate regulatory approaches.
Update RPM Reimbursement Codes
- Modernize RPM reimbursement by including software and connectivity costs in payment.
- Also adjust for patient complexity to better support chronic disease management.
SNF at Home Advantages
- Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care at home solves hospital bed and ER boarding pressures.
- Home rehab improves patient outcomes due to familiar environment and personalized care.