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Panel backs bill directing DMAS to plan expanded remote patient monitoring under Medicaid
Summary
Senate Bill 843 would direct the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to develop and plan expansion of Medicaid eligibility for remote patient monitoring (RPM) for people with chronic conditions; the subcommittee recommended the bill for reporting to its parent committee.
Sen. Frank Fevella presented Senate Bill 843, describing it as a recommendation from the Joint Commission on Healthcare that would direct the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to develop and plan for expanded Medicaid eligibility for remote patient monitoring (RPM) for individuals with chronic conditions.
Fevella said the measure is intended to “improve access” by allowing more Medicaid patients to receive RPM services that provide clinicians with real-time data on patient vital signs. He described the measure as another step toward improving health outcomes and access for Virginians.
Nut graf: The bill instructs DMAS to plan and develop expanded eligibility; it is a planning and policy-direction measure rather than immediate statutory expansion of covered services.
No public opposition was recorded during the committee hearing. A motion to recommend reporting Senate Bill 843 was made, seconded, and the chair announced the motion carried during the hearing.
Ending: The subcommittee turned back to the chair and continued with the docket after recommending SB 843 for report to the parent committee.
