HealthLeaders Media March 25, 2024
Two healthcare executives share their ideas on using remote patient monitoring to address critical gaps in care management and access
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Healthcare organizations are launching remote patient monitoring programs to forge better connections with underserved populations who might not visit the doctor’s office or clinic.
– RPM programs give providers an opportunity to improve access to care and care management by enabling them to monitor a patient’s care at home and connect when needed.
– These programs can also help providers bridge societal gaps in care and address social determinants of health.
Editor’s note: Janet Simon is executive director of the New Mexico Podiatric Medical Association and a podiatric physician who has served Native Americans in New Mexico...