As 2025 winds down, it’s clear - virtual care is no longer the future, it’s now. The 2026 CMS Physician Fee Schedule and new telehealth policies mark a pivotal step toward more connected, continuous care.

At Life365, we’re helping make that shift possible through CloudCare - our orchestration engine that automates workflows, unifies device-based and deviceless engagement, and delivers real-time insights directly to care teams.

As reimbursement expands and virtual care adoption accelerates, now is the time to modernize how care is delivered. Thank you for being part of the movement toward smarter, more connected healthcare.

New 2026 RPM CPT Codes

= More Opportunity

CMS has finalized the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule, introducing new Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) codes that expand reimbursement opportunities and enable more flexible engagement with patients.

What’s New – Effective Jan 1, 2026:

• 99445: 2–15 days of readings
• 99470: First 10 minutes of clinical monitoring time

These updates lower thresholds for clinical time and reading days - creating new pathways for organizations to be reimbursed for proactive, patient-centered care.

What’s Already in Place:

• 99453 – Device setup & patient education
• 99454 – 16+ days of readings
• 99457 – First 20 minutes of clinical monitoring
• 99458 – Each additional 20 minutes

How Life365 Helps:

Life365 offers a range of cellular-connected devices and hubs that work out of the box - no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or complex setup required. Our flexible CloudCare platform enables organizations to launch or expand RPM programs quickly and cost-effectively.

📢  Policy Updates

Telehealth Policy

The Alliance for Connected Care, joined by over 450 stakeholders, is calling for a long-term fix to ensure Medicare Telehealth coverage continues post-public health emergency.

Read the open letter here.

Remote Patient Monitoring Access Act

The Rural Patient Monitoring Access Act (S.1535 / H.R.3108) aims to ensure rural and underserved Medicare patients can access RPM services. Supporters include major associations like the American Telemedicine Association and HIMSS.

View a one-pager infographic, and sign on here.

2025 State Telehealth Policy Summary

The Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) released its 2025 State Telehealth Policy Summary, offering a comprehensive look at telehealth legislation across all 50 states and new tracking for FQHC policies.
View the report, here.

📰 Quick Bytes - What We're Tracking

Healthcare IT News - Younger Generations Drive Digital Shift in U.S. Healthcare

The digital health revolution is being fueled by Gen Z and Millennials, who are redefining how healthcare is accessed, trusted, and delivered. A new report by PwC’s Health Research Institute reveals that more than half of Americans believe the healthcare system is broken - and younger generations are turning to AI, wearables, and telehealth to fill the gaps. Nearly 80% of Gen Z use digital health apps monthly, with 1 in 5 relying on AI-driven insights for care decisions.

Linked here.

Fierce Healthcare - Socioeconomic Barriers Worsening Health for Seniors

A new analysis finds that seniors’ health outcomes are declining due to mounting social and economic barriers -from housing instability to food insecurity and care access gaps. The report calls for stronger partnerships between payers, providers, and tech innovators to address social determinants of health head-on. With 1 in 4 adults 65+ living alone, connected-care and remote-monitoring tools can bridge both medical and social divides.

See the findings - Fierce Healthcare Report

Nixon Law Group - CMS Finalizes 2026 RPM & RTM Reimbursement Updates

CMS’ final 2026 rule expands Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) reimbursements, lowering time thresholds and adding flexibility for short-duration monitoring. Providers can now bill for 2–15 days of readings, creating new on-ramps for early intervention and continuous care. The update underscores RPM’s shift from pilot to mainstream — rewarding proactive engagement instead of reactive care. Explore what changed - Nixon Law Group Summary

CNN - Chronic Disease Deaths Rising Among Younger U.S. Adults

The U.S. has made the least progress among high-income nations in reducing deaths from chronic diseases — and rates are climbing for adults ages 20 to 45. Researchers attribute the trend to lifestyle factors, delayed diagnoses, and fragmented care.

Read the report, here. 

Recognizing Innovation

in Connected Care

Join Kent Dicks, CEO, and Jay Roberts, Chief Development Officer, as they discuss how Life365 is transforming healthcare with connected technology - bridging provider shortages, enabling patient empowerment, and driving data-driven outcomes.

This interview, part of the AZBio Fast Lane Awards 2025, celebrates Life365’s leadership in advancing digital health innovation across Arizona and beyond.

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Remote Patient Monitoring?

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