Abstract
SYNOPSIS
This executive update provides an update on the reimbursement policy trends
from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) regarding digital health
applications and services. It analyzes the status of key Medicare
demonstration projects and their impact. The report also examines state-run
Medicaid program' s stance on emerging digital health technologies.
“The government reimbursement policy remains a sore spot for the growth
of the digital health industry,” said Harry Wang, Senior Analyst
with Parks Associates. “Technology vendors should learn from the
experience of the disease management industry with the Medicare Health Support
Pilot program and find a better way to engage government at both the federal
and state levels and eventually convince them of the value of technology to
the U.S. healthcare industry.”