mHealth Intelligence April 9, 2024
Remote patient monitoring uses various devices that gather vital signs and other pertinent data and share the information with clinical care teams.
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a valuable healthcare delivery mechanism. RPM allows healthcare providers to continuously track patient health metrics over time, giving them a comprehensive view of the patient’s condition and how they may react to treatment plans.
Amid the digital healthcare boom spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, RPM claim volume rose 1,294 percent, data from Definitive Healthcare revealed. Chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes accounted for the highest shares of RPM claims between January 2019 and November 2022.
As clinical evidence backing RPM use, especially in chronic disease management, grows, healthcare providers are investing in the...