Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
Remote Patient Monitoring for CHF and COPD MA Members
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Cardiology, Pulmonology, Internal Medicine +2 more·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Jan 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI is launching a remote patient monitoring program for Medicare Advantage members with congestive heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) starting January 2021. This program provides early warning systems and clinical support to reduce hospitalizations and ED visits.
Action Required
By January 1, 2021: Clinical and billing teams should identify eligible BCBSRI Medicare Advantage patients with CHF or COPD diagnoses for potential enrollment in remote monitoring program. Contact BCBSRI for program enrollment procedures and any associated billing requirements for remote monitoring services.