Healthcare IT News February 11, 2025
Remote patient monitoring has begun to collect vital signs and other patient data more strategically and efficiently: Instead of waiting until a patient experiences distress, AI can help clinicians intervene earlier.
Every day in the United States, 10,000 Americans turn 65, according to the AARP. And 85% of older Americans have at least one chronic condition, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Against this backdrop, health systems usually wait until a patient is in a costly state before implementing a remote patient monitoring program. That’s because distributing connected devices to homes is extremely difficult to scale. Engaging patients also is a challenge, especially with the need for 16 days’ worth of readings to bill CPT codes.
Technology can help,...