As we look toward the second half of the year, there’s real momentum building behind virtual care and digital health, across both policy and innovation.

Life365 was recently highlighted in Microsoft’s official Healthcare & Life Sciences blog, showcasing how Life365 is integrating with Microsoft Fabric to help health systems unlock the full potential of remote patient monitoring. Together, we’re equipping care teams with timely, actionable insights, laying the groundwork to scale personalized care and improve outcomes across populations.

On the policy front, CMS’s newly proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule introduces long-awaited billing flexibility for RPM and RTM. For the first time, providers could soon be reimbursed for shorter monitoring windows, making it easier to serve more patients, especially those with intermittent data collection.

And with HHS Secretary RFK Jr. leading a national push to bring wearables into mainstream care, we’re seeing digital health take center stage. As I shared in a recent video, this moment represents a real shift - from reactive, episodic care to proactive, personalized support.

We’re proud to be part of that shift, and grateful to the partners, policymakers, and providers helping to bring it to life.

Here’s to continued progress and connection,

Powering Scalable Virtual Care

with Microsoft Fabric

Life365 was recently featured in the official Microsoft Healthcare & Life Sciences blog, highlighting how our remote patient monitoring solutions integrate with Microsoft Fabric to support scalable, data-driven care.

By combining real-time health data with unified analytics, we're helping health systems make faster, smarter decisions -improving outcomes and expanding access to care.

📢  Policy Updates

2026 Proposed Rule Expands Remote Monitoring Billing Flexibility

On July 10, CMS released the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, introducing key additions that could enhance flexibility for RPM and RTM billing - without replacing existing codes. Highlights include:

• New device supply codes for RPM and RTM allow billing when 2 to 15 days of data are collected, offering a new path forward when patients don’t meet the current 16 day threshold.

   

• New treatment management codes support billing for 10-19 minutes of monitoring time, below the current 20 minute requirement.

These additions reflect CMS’s recognition of the clinical value of shorter monitoring periods and provide new ways for digital health providers to deliver and bill for care that may previously have gone unreimbursed.

See the 2026 PFS Proposed Rule, HERE.

See the 2026 PFS Proposed Rule Fact Sheet, HERE. 

Federal “Digital Health Caucus” & Wearables Push

Since early June, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. - backed by the Digital Health Caucus chaired by Rep. Troy Balderson - has launched a bold new initiative to integrate wearables into mainstream care:

• RFK Jr. announced a nationwide campaign “to encourage Americans to use wearables like FitBits and Apple Watches,” aiming for universal adoption within four years as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.

   

• At a House subcommittee hearing titled “Health at Your Fingertips,” digital health leaders stressed that wearables and RPM devices can support chronic disease management, drive early interventions, and reduce hospital admissions.

This high-profile campaign adds momentum to the push for reimbursement and integration of patient-generated data into clinical workflows - potentially enabling richer RPM use cases backed by policy and payment incentives.

📰 Quick Bytes - What We're Tracking

TechTarget News - National health expenditures to reach $8.6T by 2033: CMS

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services projects U.S. healthcare spending will reach $8.6 trillion by 2033—driven by a rapidly aging population. Medicare spending is expected to grow 7.8% annually, with Medicaid close behind at 6.4%. However, CMS notes potential volatility tied to upcoming enrollment changes and possible Medicaid cuts under President Trump’s proposed “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

LINKED HERE.

TechTarget News - Proponents expect telehealth flexibilities to be extended again

Virtual care flexibilities expire in late September, but an extension is expected - though the duration remains unclear. At the June 11 Hill Day, ATA Action met with over 40 lawmakers to advocate for making digital health access permanent. The top priority is securing permanent Medicare telehealth flexibilities and the Acute Hospital Care at Home program, which allows hospital-level care to be delivered safely at home. Other key flexibilities include removing geographic restrictions, expanding originating sites, and covering audio-only visits.

LINKED HERE.

Axios - Wearables take center stage in RFK Jr.'s personal health push

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. envisions a future where every American utilizes wearable health devices to monitor vital metrics like heart rate and blood sugar. He aims to empower individuals to take control of their health by providing real-time feedback on how lifestyle choices impact their well-being. Kennedy's vision includes a significant federal marketing campaign to popularize these technologies as modern tools for health management.

LINKED HERE.

HealthIT Answers - The Platform is the Prescription: Solving Fragmentation in Digital Health

Life365 CEO Kent Dicks shares his vision for a unified digital health ecosystem - where platforms, not point solutions, drive real impact across care settings. He advocates for platform-based solutions that create seamless, scalable infrastructure for delivering more efficient, equitable, and predictive care.

LINKED HERE.

Kent Dicks on Virtual Care:

Federal Spotlight on Digital Health

As RFK Jr. pushes for every American to wear a health-tracking device, our CEO Kent Dicks weighs in on the growing role of digital health. Watch Kent’s take on the future of digital health and why federal support like this matters.

“This is a watershed moment for our industry. With AI, wearables, and remote monitoring, we can finally move from reactive care to personalized, proactive care - especially for our seniors, Veterans, and rural communities.”

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