Reimbursement rates increase for long-term ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring services provided by diagnostic testing facilities

This bill increases reimbursement rates for diagnostic testing facilities providing long-term heart monitoring services. Specifically, it requires the state to pay these facilities 100% of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rate (or higher) for external cardiac patch monitoring devices worn for 48+ hours, plus data interpretation to detect heart arrhythmias. The change applies to services starting January 1, 2026, and directly affects diagnostic testing facilities that offer this specific cardiac monitoring service. It does not change patient coverage or eligibility for the monitoring itself.