Medical Economics February 27, 2024
Samir Damani, M.D.

Technology has potential to reduce hospital readmissions, improve patient outcomes

Primary care physicians (PCPs) operating independent practices strive for efficiency, quality, and patient satisfaction. Every day, they face the challenge of managing large patient panels while delivering personalized, effective care. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) can help them meet these demands efficiently at scale, improving care delivery and reshaping patient outcomes.

PCPs are in demand. Some treat up to 3,000 patients per year, but research shows they can effectively treat only a maximum of 983 patients if they do all of the work themselves. PCPs need help, and by incorporating RPM technologies such as data analytics and connected care devices into a comprehensive remote care management plan, PCPs can extend treatment...

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Topics: Digital Health, Physician, Primary care, Provider, Technology
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