Bill > B26-0356

This bill amends the Telehealth Reimbursement Act of 2013 to explicitly cover and require reimbursement for remote patient monitoring (RPM) services for pregnant patients. Specifically, the bill clarifies that digital health interventions aimed at remotely monitoring a patient's blood pressure and blood glucose levels will be covered during pregnancy and for up to 12 months after giving birth. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a healthcare delivery method that uses digital technologies to collect medical and health data from individuals in one location and electronically transmit that information securely to healthcare providers in a different location for assessment and recommendations. By adding this provision, the bill ensures that pregnant patients in the District of Columbia can access these important telehealth services and have them covered by health insurance, potentially improving maternal health monitoring and early detection of complications like hypertension and gestational diabetes. The bill will take effect after mayoral approval and a 30-day congressional review period, which is standard for legislation in the District of Columbia.

Health and Social Services

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0356