The Ins and Outs of Remote Patient Monitoring

Trying to talk about Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) can be like talking about math. We’re all familiar with what it is, but there are so many different avenues that it can take, that it honestly works best to divide it into pieces, just like how math is divided into algebra, geometry, theoretical, etc. This was made clear when we reached out to our lovely Healthcare IT Today community for their insights on RPM. So that is what we are going to do today. The following is what they had to say on RPM, divided into the many different avenues we need to be using in order to properly discuss RPM. Patient Care Experience Kyle Ryan, Chief Technology Officer at Tebra As telehealth continues to expand, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is becoming a more widely used option to improve the patient care experience, and better connect providers with patients outside the doctor’s office. For example, a provider can use RPM to better manage the care of a patient with kidney issues or diabetes, receiving more regular updates on important activities or vital signs to diagnose and treat emergent or changing conditions much more quickly. Integrating the EHR into the RPM system will bridge communication gaps and promote interoperability. How to be Successful in RPM C Stavridis, VP of Product at CareSignal, a Lightbeam company The key to a successful remote patient monitoring (RPM) strategy is to implement low-stress solutions for both the patient and provider. Staffing shortages and ele...
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