Digital Health Tools and Technologies: An Overview of CMS’ Recent Efforts to Expand Their Use in Medicare
By
Nancy Ochieng
Juliette Cubanski
Tricia Neuman
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
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. Related Resources & Content
