The reality is here: Home health as we know it is under extraordinary strain. The proposed 2026 CMS rule includes another permanent cut to home health reimbursement. Even before this, many agencies were already struggling with workforce shortages, razor-thin margins, and increasing demand from an aging population.
As a nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how vital home health is. But I’ve also seen the gaps. Skilled clinicians are stretched too thin, rural hospitals are closing at alarming rates, and patients who should be seen more often end up waiting too long.
This is where Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) aren’t just “nice to have,” they’re essential.
Scaling care when workforce cannot: A nurse can only make so many visits in a day. But RPM allows me to see hundreds of blood pressures, oxygen readings, or weights in real-time—and intervene before issues spiral.
Protecting scarce home health capacity: RPM/RTM can safely manage lower-acuity patients remotely, preserving in-person visits for patients who truly need skilled hands-on care.
Driving better outcomes at lower cost: Continuous monitoring means we catch changes early—avoiding ED visits, preventing readmissions, and reducing penalties under value-based payment programs.
At AMC Health, we’re building this hybrid model every day with our clients: device-agnostic technology, predictive analytics, consultative workflow support, and white-glove operations that make programs scale. It’s not just about plugging in devices, it’s about creating a system where clinicians can practice at the top of their license while patients still feel connected and cared for.
Bottom line: Home health isn’t disappearing, but it cannot do it alone. RPM and RTM are the safety net—and the future.