KIDNEY Remote Monitoring Act proposes Medicare coverage for remote patient monitoring services
April 16, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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View official text →The Frame
This bill would allow beneficiaries with chronic kidney disease to access remote monitoring services, potentially reducing the need for in-person clinic visits.
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Medicare beneficiaries with chronic kidney disease
The bill proposes to expand the types of remote monitoring services covered by their Medicare benefits.
Nephrologists
These medical providers would be eligible to provide and bill for remote monitoring services under the proposed Medicare coverage.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
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Why It Matters
This bill would allow beneficiaries with chronic kidney disease to access remote monitoring services, potentially reducing the need for in-person clinic visits.
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Expansion of Telehealth
The bill represents a targeted effort to codify remote monitoring specifically for chronic kidney disease within the Medicare framework.
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