Medical Device Network September 9, 2022
GlobalData forecasts the wearable tech sector alone to be worth $54.4bn next year, up from $22.9bn in 2018 at a CAGR of 19%.
As wearable tech, mobile health and telemedicine continue to evolve, remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices are becoming essential tools for healthcare professionals and show promise for more than just managing chronic health conditions.
RPM devices collect patient data outside of a traditional healthcare setting via an external or implantable device that then transmits the data to healthcare professionals for evaluation. They can collect data on blood pressure, heart rate, vital signs, weight, temperature and blood sugar levels, and can transmit the data anywhere and anytime. During the Covid-19 pandemic, in-person appointments were...