5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Medical practices must adapt to evolving compliance requirements from CMS and OIG regarding CLIA and remote patient monitoring.

• 2

  CLIA compliance is essential for practices performing FDA-waived tests on Medicare patients, requiring a Certificate of Waiver.

• 3

  By March 1, 2026, all CLIA communications will transition to electronic formats, eliminating paper certificates and fee coupons.

• 4

  RPM is increasingly used for chronic disease management, but compliance issues have been identified, with a 43% adherence rate reported.

• 5

  Practices must review and update their RPM protocols and staff training to ensure compliance with CMS billing requirements.