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title: Telecare Blog | Don Self, CMCS, CPC, CEMCS, CASA
description: A healthcare reimbursement specialist and consultant with over 30 years of experience in medical billing, coding, and practice management. Known for his expertise in Medicare compliance and revenue optimization, he provides training and consulting services to healthcare providers across the U.S. Don specializes in maximizing reimbursement through accurate coding, including CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes, and frequently speaks at national conferences on topics related to medical billing, chronic care management, and value-based care. He is also the founder of Don Self & Associates, a consulting firm dedicated to helping practices improve their financial performance and navigate complex reimbursement challenges.
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### [The 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposal: What It Could Mean for Remote Patient Monitoring](https://telecare-usa.com/blog/the-2027-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-proposal-what-it-could-mean-for-remote-patient-monitoring)

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### [What Providers Using RPM and CCM Need to Know About CMS’ New ACCESS Model](https://telecare-usa.com/blog/what-providers-using-rpm-and-ccm-need-to-know-about-cms-new-access-model)

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### [Chronic Care Management (CCM): A Smarter Way to Support Patients and Strengthen Your Practice](https://telecare-usa.com/blog/chronic-care-management-ccm-a-smarter-way-to-support-patients-and-strengthen-your-practice)

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### [Why Updating your Clearinghouse Data Matters: A Real-World Example Using CPT Code 99458](https://telecare-usa.com/blog/why-updating-your-clearinghouse-data-matters-a-real-world-example-using-cpt-code-99458)

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### [Big Changes Ahead: What Medicare’s 2026 Proposed Rule Could Mean for RPM Programs](https://telecare-usa.com/blog/big-changes-ahead-what-medicares-2026-proposed-rule-could-mean-for-rpm-programs)

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