Telehealth is an effective and growing method of virtually delivering high-quality care to patients. The use of telehealth services by healthcare organizations is rising, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, when the ever-increasing need for virtual care became apparent. Read more
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has experienced considerable growth in recent years, primarily due to the need for remote care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, RPM will continue to be an increasingly vital telehealth tool, thanks to improvements in reimbursement codes, an expanding range of healthcare professionals involved, and the continued use of artificial intelligence. Read more
In recent years, an increasing amount remote patient monitoring (RPM) options have helped many patients find accessible, sustainable healthcare, including those with cancer. This devastating disease can have an array of causes, symptoms, and outcomes. RPM can offer enhanced quality of life to cancer patients dealing with these issues and help them better manage their disease by reducing the resources needed to receive adequate support. Read more
Sleep apnea is a common yet potentially serious condition affecting millions of people worldwide. In recent years, remote patient monitoring (RPM) has become an increasingly popular method for patients and healthcare providers to manage sleep apnea care. This article will delve into RPM for sleep apnea and how it works. We will explore what sleep apnea is, the benefits of RPM for sleep apnea, and the different devices and apps you can use to track your symptoms. Read more
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people in rural areas are more likely to die prematurely from conditions like cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, heart disease, unintentional injury, and stroke. Using telehealth in rural areas can help doctors monitor their rural patients’ health to avoid serious complications without requiring them to navigate long distances. Read more
Regardless of what you think about remote patient monitoring, one thing is certain: even with the pandemic in the rearview, RPM is here to stay. Read more
The virtual migration is in full swing. From college classes and business meetings to consultations and therapy sessions, swathes of activity previously only happening in closed rooms have found virtual homes. But how does this rampant digitization affect the healthcare landscape? Read more
An easy way healthcare providers and Medicare can make remote patient monitoring (RPM) services more accessible is with the help of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). These codes make it simple for providers and insurance companies to determine how to bill services. Creating more CPT codes and opportunities for reimbursement that incorporate RPM can lessen some of the obstacles that might otherwise interfere with a person’s ability to access this revolutionary type of care. Read more
During and after 2020, remote patient monitoring (RPM) tools shifted from an interesting, promising possibility to an absolute necessity. Now, RPM has become far more accessible to the general public, suggesting its true potential has yet to fully manifest. Read more
Remote patient monitoring devices let healthcare providers monitor patient conditions in real-time outside of a hospital or clinical setting. Read more