Remote patient monitoring
Remote patient monitoring involves tools such as blood pressure cuffs, thermometers and continuous glucose monitors to give healthcare providers real-time insights into patient health, supporting chronic disease management and acute care at home. However, challenges like data collection, patient adherence and social determinants of health can curb its benefits.
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18 Aug 2026
RPM vendors warn of patient care hurdles if CMS proposal goes through
CMS' proposal to end Medicare payment for third-party RPM services could disrupt access to care for vulnerable populations with chronic diseases, RPM providers caution. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2026
CMS plans to eliminate payment for RPM services by third-party vendors
The 2027 PFS includes a proposal that, if finalized, would prevent healthcare organizations from billing for RPM services provided by third-party companies, significantly altering the RPM landscape. Continue Reading
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28 Dec 2020
DoD Funds Study For Early COVID-19 Symptom Detection Wearable
The clinical study of 2,500 participants seeks to validate the efficacy of BioIntelliSense’s wearable for the early COVID-19 symptom detection. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2020
Remote Patient Monitoring Programs Remain in Infancy Stages
Many remote patient monitoring programs are in the early stages of development, research from Insights by Xtelligent Healthcare Media found. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2020
Remote Patient Monitoring May Predict 30-Day Readmission Risk
A new study shows that remote patient monitoring systems can assess patient mobility, giving a 30-day hospital readmission prediction of nearly 80 percent accuracy. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2018
Remote Patient Monitoring Brings mHealth Care Management Into the Home
With mHealth tools and platforms, remote patient monitoring programs have the potential to extend care management and coordination outside the doctor's office or hospital and into the patient's home. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2017
Top 10 Remote Patient Monitoring Companies for Hospitals
The top remote patient monitoring platforms by vendors offer hospitals advanced chronic disease management features and capabilities. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2015
The History of Remote Monitoring, Telemedicine Technology
In recent years, healthcare reforms and federal legislation has pushed forward the spread of telemedicine technology and other technological advancements. Continue Reading