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Remote Patient Monitoring: 5 Key Steps for Implementation

In the past decade, there has been a growing interest in developing and implementing remote patient monitoring (RPM) systems. RPM is a healthcare delivery model that uses technology to collect patient data from a distance and transmit it to a healthcare provider for assessment and follow-up.  RPM has many potential

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Remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) technology can improve patient health outcomes.
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Benefits of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) for Rehab Therapists

There are many benefits to leveraging Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) for physical therapists and occupational therapists — particularly those who encourage patients to adhere to at-home exercise regimens.  As of January 1, 2022, CMS approved 5 new The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for RTM technology, including 98975, 98976, 98977,

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A hospital room with empty beds due to reduced hospital readmissions under value-based care.
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The Great Transition: Adopting Value-Based Care Models

In recent years, there has been a push for healthcare systems to move away from the traditional fee-for-service model and instead focus on providing value-based care.  This shift is being driven by several factors, including the increasing cost of healthcare, the need for better coordination of care, and a desire

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Medistics and Cipher Skin Partner to Improve Recovery Monitoring

Cipher Skin, the hardware-enabled monitoring platform that delivers flexible, hybrid recovery for musculoskeletal care, today announces it has launched an integration with Medistics, a care management platform that aggregates patient health data for more personalized, holistic care delivery. This partnership will allow Medistics’ providers to access the motion and biometrics data

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How Licensed Pharmacists Help Improve Medication Adherence

It’s no secret that poor medication adherence is a major problem in the US. In fact, it’s estimated that only 50% of patients take their medications as prescribed. Not only does this lead to poorer health outcomes for patients, but it also drives up healthcare costs. There are a number

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A physician discussing results of remote patient monitoring with a patient.
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40% of Physicians Say They’ll Adopt Remote Patient Monitoring Next Year

A September 2022 survey by the American Medical Association (AMA) found 40% of surveyed physicians plan to adopt remote patient monitoring in the next year.  AMA issued surveys to 1,300 physicians to gauge their thoughts on technologies including remote patient monitoring, telehealth, clinical decision support, and other modalities for digital

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Managing Your Hypoglycemia or Low Blood Glucose Levels

The body needs glucose for energy. When your blood glucose levels fall too low, you may feel shaky, dizzy, or weak. You may have trouble thinking clearly. If your blood sugar drops very low, you could even lose consciousness.  According to a 2020 report from the CDC, over 26.9 million

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A patient checks his vitals using remote patient monitoring technology.
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What You Need to Know about Remote Patient Monitoring

With the COVID-19 pandemic filling up hospitals, the medical industry has innovated in various ways to try and ensure everyone’s safety. One of the popular innovations of the pandemic was remote patient monitoring (RPM).  Now that the world is slowly returning to normal, more professionals are convinced about adapting remote

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A doctor checks blood pressure for a patient with a chronic condition. This action can also be performed via telehealth.
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Remote Patient Monitoring is Growing Thanks to Providers

Remote patient monitoring experienced a sharp spike in usage thanks to a small number of providers, according to a September 2022 study from Health Affairs.  These primary care providers are leveraging remote patient monitoring technology in the hopes that it will improve patient health outcomes for those suffering from chronic

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Examining the Post-Pandemic Trajectory for Telehealth

According to research from Optum, 93% of medical professionals plan to continue leveraging telehealth as one method for care delivery in the wake of the pandemic. However, at present,  telehealth usage has dipped a bit since worldwide lockdowns were in full effect.  Despite telehealth use still being higher than it

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