Chief Healthcare Executive July 22, 2021
To date, the focus of RPM has been on the technology itself and its increasing ease of use. The conversation now needs to shift to creating a patient-centric healthcare experience enabled by RPM technology.
The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a boom in the telehealth industry as patients sought to avoid trips to the emergency room, healthcare clinic or doctor’s office. Technology solutions like remote patient monitoring (RPM) have come to the forefront, providing the freedom for patients to receive care remotely—and consistently. Because RPM solutions monitor patients and track vital statistics such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and others both in real-time and over time, they have helped turn episodic care into preventive care for patients with chronic conditions.
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