A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher indicates obesity. Obesity is a widespread, serious, and costly health condition for many people, affecting approximately 42% of the U.S. population. Thankfully, remote patient monitoring (RPM) is an effective tool to help patients with obesity manage their weight better. Read more
With recent improvements in technology, telehealth services are growing as a key addition to in-person healthcare monitoring for patients of all kinds. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine is more popular than ever, especially among vulnerable populations like those with chronic illnesses. Read more
In a recent CNBC survey, nearly 68% of chief financial officers reported expecting a recession during the early months of 2023. On top of that, the S&P 500 reported the worst six-month start to a financial year since 1970. Read more
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed several rule changes in an effort to create a more equal and accessible healthcare system. The proposed rule, issued July 7, 2022, includes changes to the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). These changes would become effective on or after Jan. 1, 2023. Read more
If you run a medical practice, you understand how important it is to monitor patient health. That’s why remote patient monitoring or remote physiological monitoring (RPM) can make such a difference to practices like yours. RPM isn’t just an excellent tool for monitoring at-risk patients. Remote patient monitoring reimbursement is also a significant revenue driver, particularly through insurance and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Read more
Medication adherence is one of the most overlooked factors of successful medical treatment today. No matter how effective a treatment is, if patients don’t medicate as prescribed, the treatment won’t work as well as it should. Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic caught almost everyone off guard. Healthcare providers were unprepared, especially in the early stages of the outbreak. The CDC and other major health organizations had to scramble to develop new guidelines for infection control and treatment. Read more
As a leading remote patient monitoring company, at CoachCare we provide advanced RPM systems and help medical providers bridge the information gap with digital health wearables that continually track, collect, and analyze vital patient data. Our platform and RPM devices are critical pieces of the treatment puzzle when it comes to patients with diabetes, hypertension, COPD, obesity, and other conditions. Read more
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions are quickly becoming a vital health management tool for primary care physicians and other clinicians who wish to check in on the health of patients outside of their normal checkups. RPM can provide you with immediate access to your patients’ data and physiological metrics. Having this 24/7 view of your patients gives you a comprehensive picture of their health. This can be invaluable when tracking chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Read more
Diabetes can be a debilitating condition. The excess sugar in the patient’s bloodstream can lead to numerous health issues like loss of vision, kidney problems, heart issues, and others. There’s no cure for diabetes, but with treatment and careful monitoring, you can help diabetes patients live healthy and fulfilling lives. Read more