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This bill addresses reimbursement rates for long-term ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring services provided by diagnostic testing facilities. The bill defines long-term ambulatory ECG monitoring services as the use of external cardiac patch monitoring devices worn by patients for 48 hours or more, with the goal of detecting heart arrhythmias that could potentially lead to serious medical complications like stroke or cardiac arrest. Effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval (whichever occurs later), the state commissioner will be required to reimburse diagnostic testing facilities for these services at a rate equal to or higher than 100 percent of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rate. This change aims to ensure fair compensation for diagnostic facilities providing this important cardiac monitoring service, potentially improving access to and quality of heart health screening and diagnostics. The bill will take effect the day after it is finally enacted.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1935&ssn=0&y=2025