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This bill directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to develop a comprehensive plan for expanding Medicaid coverage of remote patient monitoring (RPM) for individuals with chronic conditions. Remote patient monitoring is a healthcare technology that allows healthcare providers to track patients' health data and vital signs from a distance, typically through digital devices like wearable sensors or home monitoring equipment. The bill requires DMAS to create a detailed plan that includes cost estimates for broadening RPM eligibility and to submit this report to the Joint Commission on Health Care by October 1, 2025. By focusing on chronic conditions, the bill aims to potentially improve healthcare management, patient outcomes, and potentially reduce healthcare costs by enabling more proactive and continuous medical oversight for patients with ongoing health challenges.

Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB843