That’s for coronary artery bypass grafting patients at Atrium Health’s Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, compared with a national average of 2.5%. Remote patient monitoring also has reduced 30-day readmissions by 40%. In the past at Atrium Health’s Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, as in many other hospitals, postoperative cardiac patients were discharged with a
Read moreRPM programs in tandem with a broader array of telehealth services can build new outpatient revenue streams and reduce hospital utilization. The growth of remote patient monitoring technology and telehealth over the past two years is transforming the way hospitals, health systems and clinics deliver healthcare. Remote patient monitoring technology in particular is set to
Read moreA virtual care provider that combines all the necessary elements—RPM devices, the software that analyzes RPM data and, most importantly, a specialized team of clinicians, nurses and technicians who can make use of the data to intervene—can be a seamless, turn-key addition to delivering optimal patient care. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) holds incredible promise for
Read moreThe Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is a global nonprofit specializing in the advancement of ethical, effective, equitable, and safe use of digital technology for redefining healthcare and optimizing lives. Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of DiMe, spoke with Intel’s Head of Global Health Solutions Alex Flores on the advancements in remote patient monitoring and the role technology
Read moreRemote patient monitoring technologies are effective for chronic disease management, so long as they are paired with other patient engagement strategies like health coaching, according to new data published in JAMA Network Open. The study, which focused on at-home blood pressure monitoring programs, found that a program fusing health coaching with remote patient monitoring was able to lower blood pressure
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