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UnitedHealthcare will delay implementing a new coverage policy that would significantly reduce the remote physiologic monitoring services it pays for. The new policy, set to go into effect from Jan. 1, has been delayed until later in the year, the insurer confirmed to me.

Technology vendors that help health care providers offer blood pressure monitoring and other services began celebrating when screenshots of an email to providers about the update began circulating, but it’s probably too early to start doing victory laps. “We still intend to implement this policy in 2026 and will share an updated timeline once it is finalized,” a spokesperson said.

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