HHS Launches Medicare Pilot to Pay for Wearable Tech and Telehealth in Chronic Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is introducing the Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) model to explore new reimbursement methods for wearable health devices and telemedicine applications. These technologies, which have traditionally lacked Medicare payment eligibility, will now potentially receive payments based on measurable improvements in patients' health outcomes. The pilot program specifically targets chronic health conditions affecting a majority of Medicare beneficiaries, aiming to incentivize innovation in remote patient monitoring and digital health management for seniors.