Remote Patient Monitoring Program

What is a Remote Patient Monitoring Program?

A Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program is a healthcare service that uses technology to monitor patients with chronic conditions outside of traditional clinical settings. RPM program aims to improve health outcomes, enhance patient engagement, and reduce healthcare costs.

How does RPM Work?

Data Collection:

Patients use Remote Patient Monitoring devices (e.g., weight scales, pulse oximeters, blood glucose meters, blood pressure monitors) to track vital signs, symptoms, and medication adherence.

Data Transmission:

Collected data is securely transmitted to healthcare providers for review.

Care Team Intervention:

Providers analyse data, identify trends, and intervene when necessary to prevent complications.

Benefits of RPM:

Improved Health Outcomes:

Timely interventions reduce hospitalizations and improve disease management.

Enhanced Patient Engagement:

Patients take a more active role in their care, increasing medication adherence and self-management.

Reduced Healthcare Costs:

RPM reduces unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits.

Increased Efficiency:

Providers can monitor multiple patients remotely, streamlining care coordination.

Who can benefit from RPM?

Patients with chronic conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Heart failure, Asthma and COPD)
Those with complex medication regimens
Individuals with mobility issues

Remote Patient Monitoring program revolutionize chronic disease management by leveraging technology to deliver personalized, proactive care. By enhancing patient engagement, improving health outcomes, and reducing costs, RPM is an essential tool for modern healthcare.

FAQ

Patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart failure, are ideal candidates for RPM.

Devices like weight scales, blood pressure monitors, glucometers and pulse oximeters are commonly used.

Humhealth RPM Platform provides data security through encryption, secure servers, and compliance with regulations like HIPAA.

CPT codes 99453, 99454, 99457, 99458, 99091 and G0511 are billing codes for RPM

Only FDA-approved devices are recommended to be used to provide RPM service; Humhealth RPM devices are FDA-approved.

At least once daily
In accordance with the patient’s treatment plan
As needed for timely interventions
A minimum of 16 calendar days of reading are needed to get the reimbursement from Medicare.