AJMC October 11, 2024
Key Takeaways
- UMass Memorial Health’s remote monitoring program reduced 30-day readmissions for heart failure by 50% using AI and human care teams.
- Patients use internet-connected devices to track health metrics, enabling real-time monitoring and early intervention by care teams.
- The program is part of a broader initiative to manage chronic conditions, improving health care access amid staffing shortages.
- Remote monitoring, combined with telemedicine, has shown significant improvements in managing chronic diseases like hypertension and heart failure.
A remote monitoring program launched by UMass Memorial Health–Harrington led to a 50% reduction in 30-day readmissions for patients with congestive heart failure, according to a news release.1
The program utilizes Brook Health’s artificial intelligence (AI)–powered platform, combining AI with human care...
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