Our lives are busy. For patients - It’s a challenge to manage a health issue. For members of the care team, finding the time to handle a growing case load is equally daunting.  We are happy to announce that pCare has selected Mozzaz to be their technology partner for the pCare Ambulatory solution.

The success of a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program program lies in the ability to meaningfully engage your patients in their care programs through the use of connected devices. The devices your program will utilize depends on the specific biometric readings that provide the most value to your care team. That leaves you with determining which connectivity type is best suited for your patient population: Bluetooth or Cellular?

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a wearable device that tracks blood glucose every few minutes while worn. They include a small disposable sensor worn under the skin (often on the arm or stomach) which transmits data to an attached transmitter and receiving device. These devices allow individuals with diabetes to constantly monitor their blood sugar levels, providing real-time data and insights into how their body is responding to different meals, activities, and medications.

As remote patient monitoring continues to gain acceptance as a modality of care, we wanted to share some of the lessons we have learned over the years when helping healthcare organizations evaluate and implement digital health solutions.  

Today’s blog shares the six most impactful lessons that will best set up your RPM program for success.

According to the 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there are an estimated 130 million adults living with diabetes or prediabetes in the United States, that’s about one in three individuals1. This alarming rate has a direct impact on healthcare resources and demonstrates the need for better care models targeting those at risk for disease development and complication2

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) continues to grow in popularity in the U.S. with increased adoption among hospitals and health systems alike. For large health systems, the desire for RPM has led to trailblazing new expansion and strengthening of existing programs. For federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), implementing RPM has taken a more cautious approach, with long-term sustainability at the forefront of decision making.

A growing area for remote patient monitoring (RPM) has been in the treatment and management of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). With the aim to improve patient health outcomes and reduce overall hospital readmissions, the Comprehensive COPD Clinic at UC Davis Health has recently launched a remote patient monitoring program for high-risk patients with COPD.

As your organization considers how to improve outcomes and create a healthier patient population for 2023 you should consider the role that digital health solutions play in supporting your initiatives.