Kathleen Meleedy, owner of It Is Well Coaching & Consulting, supports the proposal to establish payment conditions and national valuation for health and well-being coaching. She advocates for maintaining certification requirements, allowing for flexible supervision by registered nurses, and ensuring telehealth access for these services.

A Medicare patient opposes the proposed rules because they believe the changes would end existing remote patient monitoring programs and reduce reimbursement to unsustainable levels. The commenter argues that these programs provide a vital safety net that prevents emergency room visits and requests that CMS focus on fraud and waste instead of ending the service.

The commenter, representing a Rural Health Clinic (RHC), opposes the proposed rule because it fails to include same-day billing flexibilities for Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and does not allow Registered Nurses to furnish these visits in the RHC setting. They urge CMS to adopt these changes to improve access to preventive care and achieve equity with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) policies.

The commenter supports the CMS proposal to establish national payment for health and well-being coaching services under specific CPT codes. They argue that Nurse Coaches can bridge the gap between clinical advice and patient implementation, promoting person-centered, value-based care.

A nurse who works in Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) advocates for the preservation of these services in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The commenter argues that RPM provides critical, life-saving monitoring and education for high-risk patients, especially during off-hours when they are most vulnerable.

A Medicare patient opposes the proposed rules because they believe the changes would end existing remote patient monitoring programs and reduce reimbursement to unsustainable levels. The commenter argues that these programs provide a vital safety net that prevents emergency room visits and requests that CMS focus on fraud and waste instead of ending the service.

The commenter, an advanced practice registered nurse and board-certified Health and Wellness Nurse Coach, supports CMS's proposal to establish national Medicare payment for health and well-being coaching services. They advocate for the recognition of AHNCC credentials, coverage for both individual and group coaching, and the ability for nurse coaches to provide services under general supervision.

A registered nurse and health coach supports the CMS proposal to establish national payment for health and well-being coaching services. The commenter argues that nurse coaches provide essential person-centered support that helps patients bridge the gap between clinical advice and daily self-management of chronic conditions.

The commenter advocates for the use of nurse health coaches to provide personalized support and education to patients. They argue that this approach will help manage chronic illnesses and improve trust in the healthcare system, despite potentially reducing pharmaceutical revenue.