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Release Notes - April'26

HealthArc New Releases

Written by HealthArc Support

1. RPM & RTM Billing Logic Alignment- Released on April 1, 2026

We have updated the billing logic for RPM and RTM programs to align with Medicare guidelines and ensure accurate, compliant claim generation.

What’s changed:

  • RPM: Management time for 99457/99458 will now be counted only after 99453 (device setup & patient education) is completed

  • RTM: Management time for 98980/98981 will now be counted only after 98975 (device setup & onboarding) is completed

  • Any time logged before setup codes are generated will no longer contribute toward management billing thresholds

Why this matters:

  • Ensures compliance with Medicare billing requirements

  • Prevents incorrect claim generation and reduces audit risk

  • Improves billing accuracy and eligibility tracking

2. Preserve Goals & Symptoms When Removing ICD Codes- Estimated Release on April 8, 2026

We have improved the Care Plan experience to prevent unintended data loss when removing ICD codes.

What’s changed:

  • Goals and Symptoms are now preserved when an ICD code is removed

  • Manually edited entries remain untouched and are retained automatically

  • A confirmation message is shown to clarify that linked data will remain

Why this matters:
This update ensures continuity in care planning, reduces accidental data loss, and maintains accurate clinical documentation.

3. Improved Visibility for EHR Sync Issues: Estimated Release on April 8, 2026

We have enhanced system messaging to make it easier to identify and resolve EHR sync issues.

What’s changed:

  • Clear, user-friendly alerts now specify which patient records are not synced and highlight the exact issue (e.g., provider, department, or referring provider)

  • Improved ICD code visibility – Non-billable ICD codes are now labeled and show details on hover for better clarity.

Why this matters:
These updates help users quickly identify and fix sync issues, reducing delays and improving data accuracy for billing and reporting.

4. Support for Hyphenated & Special Characters in Patient Last Names- Estimated Release on April 8, 2026

We have enhanced patient name handling to support hyphenated and approved special characters in last names.

What’s changed:

  • Patient last names now support hyphens (-), apostrophes ('), and spaces, along with standard alphabetic characters

  • Improved validation to prevent upload errors and ensure accurate patient data

  • Names are now stored and displayed consistently across the platform, including profiles, search, and reports

  • Clear error messages for unsupported characters

Why this matters:
This update improves data accuracy, EMR alignment, and patient identity matching, while ensuring compliance with messaging and data standards.

5. Visibility into Unsynced Insurance Data (Athena Practices)- Estimated Release on April 8, 2026

We have added new visibility to help identify active EHR patients with missing or unsynced insurance data in Athena-enabled practices.

What’s included:

  • Count of patients with unsynced or missing insurance data

  • Clear sync status indicators (Synced / Not Synced / Partial)

  • Filter options by practice, date range, and insurance availability (Yes/No)

  • Real-time visibility to help identify issues before claim staging

Why this matters:
This update helps reduce claim rejections, improves billing accuracy, and allows teams to proactively address missing insurance data.

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