At-home monitoring cuts hospital admissions by nearly 60%, study finds

Medical Economics April 17, 2025
Austin Littrell

Key Takeaways

Michigan Medicine’s RPM program reduced hospitalizations by 59% in high-risk patients, with a 49% reduction excluding COVID-19 cases.
The program uses Bluetooth-enabled devices for real-time monitoring, with data reviewed daily by a clinical team for timely intervention.
Integration into U-M Health’s post-acute care system and collaboration with in-home services contributed to the program’s success.
The RPM program generated an estimated $12 million in savings from avoided hospitalizations, demonstrating financial sustainability.
Further research is needed to refine patient selection criteria and define optimal monitoring duration and intensity.

A University of Michigan program using digital monitoring slashed hospitalizations by nearly 60%, offering a model for scalable post-discharge care.

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