Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act

# Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act – Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act aims to expand access to remote patient monitoring services in rural areas. Remote patient monitoring uses technology like devices and apps to allow doctors to track patients' health conditions from a distance. The bill would likely make it easier for rural patients to receive these monitoring services and for rural healthcare providers to offer them, potentially through changes to Medicare coverage, payment policies, or regulatory requirements. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily benefit rural patients who have chronic conditions and could benefit from remote monitoring, as well as rural healthcare providers and clinics that want to offer these services.

It could also impact rural hospitals and telemedicine providers looking to expand their services to underserved areas. **Current Status** The bill (S 1535) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Additional details about specific provisions are not yet available in public records.