CMS Proposes Banning Outsourced RPM Staff: What Medical Practices Need to Know Before 2027
What Is the CMS RPM Outsourcing Ban? As of September 2026, CMS has proposed a rule in the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1848-P) that would prohibit medical practices from billing Medicare for remote patient monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring services performed by outsourced third-party clinical staff. If finalized, only direct employees of the […]
Virtual Assistant for Doctors: Roles, Services, and How to Hire the Right One
What Is a Virtual Assistant for Doctors? A virtual assistant for doctors is a remote professional trained in healthcare administration who handles scheduling, documentation, patient communication, insurance verification, and other non-clinical tasks for medical practices. They operate through your existing EHR and phone systems, functioning as an extension of your in-office team without requiring physical […]