Exploring Recent Initiatives by CMS to Enhance the Adoption of Digital Health Technologies in Medicare
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By
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Nancy Ochieng
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Juliette Cubanski
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Tricia Neuman
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July 7, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Exploring Recent Initiatives by CMS to Enhance the Adoption of Digital Health Technologies in Medicare
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Digital Health Technologies Adoption |
| Key Mechanisms | Health Tech Ecosystem and ACCESS Model to enhance digital health tools and technology-enabled care. |
| Target Population | Medicare beneficiaries, particularly older adults with chronic conditions. |
| Care Setting | Medicare programs and services. |
Key Highlights
- CMS launched the Health Tech Ecosystem to partner with private-sector organizations for digital health tools.
- The Medicare App Library provides access to vetted health apps for beneficiaries.
- The ACCESS Model aims to expand technology-enabled care for traditional Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions.
- 78% of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65+ used a health care app or website in the past year.
- About 7 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries have conditions qualifying for the ACCESS Model tracks.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
- Utilize the Medicare App Library for accessing third-party health apps.
- Engage with technology-supported care options through the ACCESS Model.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Older adults on Medicare, particularly those with chronic conditions.
Increased availability of apps for managing chronic conditions is important to beneficiaries.
Clinical Best Practices
- Encourage the use of digital health tools to improve health management.
- Support enrollment in the ACCESS Model for eligible beneficiaries.
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