Telehealth & Virtual Care

Over the past month, significant developments in telehealth and virtual care are reshaping value-based care (VBC) strategies, particularly with the ongoing emphasis on aligning payment models with health outcomes. CMS, under the leadership of Dr. Mehmet Oz, is advancing Medicare's new chronic care initiative, which provides a framework for integrating remote patient monitoring, a move mirrored by tech companies like Cadence Health participating in this transformative program. Additionally, CMS's advocacy for agentic AI indicates a strategic pivot towards harnessing advanced technologies to enhance patient engagement and care management within Medicare, aligning with broader goals in population health management and the shift to proactive rather than reactive care models, as also discussed in the context of gastroenterology by experts evaluating continuous monitoring options. These developments signal a robust commitment to integrating technology into care delivery, which is poised to streamline patient experiences and facilitate better outcomes in the evolving healthcare landscape.

For further insights, see Dr. Oz advocates for agentic AI for every member of Medicare and Cadence Health's entry into Medicare’s new chronic care experiment.