MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics "Make money while you sleep." Is RTM helpful or hype? (Remote Therapeutic Monitoring)
Oct 27, 2025
Steven Coen, founder of SaRa Health and seasoned software entrepreneur, dives into the world of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM). He clarifies misconceptions about RTM and highlights its potential to enhance patient engagement and clinic revenue, all while reducing administrative burdens. Steven details how new CPT codes can be effectively utilized and shares compelling real-world examples of RTM’s impact on patient outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of smarter tech integration and its implications for the future of outpatient rehab, especially in geriatric care.
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RTM Aligns Financially With Medicare Goals
- Medicare expects RTM to drive down downstream costs by enabling early intervention.
- Steven frames RTM as a financially sensible policy because prevented admissions outweigh program costs.
Don't Burn Out Chasing Time Codes
- Use time-based support codes only when your workflow and staffing can sustain them.
- If you lack capacity, avoid chasing the 20-minute time codes until you have mission control or dedicated staff.
Document For The Strictest Payer First
- Create documentation templates that meet the most stringent payer policies and capture timestamps and exchanges.
- Use software that records consent, enrollment dates, and all data exchanges to simplify audits and billing.