Remote Patient Monitoring Devices
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Blood Pressure Monitor
4G Price: $45
Bluetooth Price: $27
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Glucometer
Bluetooth Price (Rechargeable): $19
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Weight Scale
4G Price: $45
Bluetooth Price (Rechargeable): $16
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Pulse Oximeter
Bluetooth Price: $27
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Gateway (per household)
Price: $38
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ECG With BP
Bluetooth Price: $79
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Peak Flow Meter
Bluetooth Price: $69
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Thermometer
Bluetooth Price: $22
What are Remote Patient Monitoring Devices?
The electronic devices used for monitoring your patients are Remote Patient monitoring Devices. These Remote Patient monitoring Devices can be home health devices such as glucometers, BP monitors, pulse oximeter, etc. or wearables such as smart watches which keeps track of the patients 24/7. These wearables are suitable for patients who need to be monitored real-time like heart patients who are prone to strokes and might need immediate medical attention. And smartwatches have made headlines for saving lives by promptly forecasting changes and alerting medical personnel for assistance.-
Here is the list of most common devices used
• Blood Pressure Monitor • Glucometer • Weight scale • Pulse oximeter • ECG with BP • Peak flow meter • Thermometer • Smart watch
Key Features
Multiple Choices of FDA Approved Devices (Bluetooth and 4G)
Vital Alert to Care Team
Automatic Time Tracker for Physiologic Monitoring and Patient Communication
Vital Measurement Compliance Tracking
Comprehensive RPM Analysis Report
Text Message Alert to Take Missed Vital Readings
Take the hospital to your patients with our Remote Patient monitoring Devices
How Covid pushed for the need for more RPM?
How does RPM work?
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Patient Enrollment
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Device Setup (Bluetooth, 4G, Gateway)
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Device Demo and Training
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Vital Measurement
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Physiologic Monitoring
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Vital Alert for readings outside Normal Range
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Interactive communication with patient (Text Message, Voice Call, Video Call)
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RPM Reimbursement
Benefits of RPM – Why do you need to include Remote PATIENT Monitoring devices in your practice?
“About 25% of consumers stated they would switch to a new physician to access telehealth”.
According to a survey by MSI International, when patients were asked to rank RPM benefits that they valued the most, here’s what the outcome was
Patient beneficial
According to a survey by MSI International, when patients were asked to rank RPM benefits that they valued the most, here’s what the outcome was
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Convenience – 43%
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Efficiency – 39%
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Control over personal health – 37%
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Greater accuracy – 36%
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Peace of mind – 36%
RPMs are not just convenient for physicians but also the consumers, as they reduce the time and energy spent in transit.
More time for urgent cases
When it comes to elderly patients or any patients suffering from a chronic condition, they require constant monitoring, or at the very least, periodic check-ups. This will result in long lines at your clinics for general check-ups, and you may miss out on individuals who require urgent care. If you practice in a remote place, you can devote more time to emergency cases by using Remote Patient Monitoring Devices for your normal monthly check-up patients.
Track patient recovery
Post surgery monitoring of patients can be long, so using RPM devices can shorten their stay in hospital while you can also monitor them every now and then from the comfort of their home.
Reduce exposure
Chronic patients are prone to infections and there is a chance for them to contract infections every time they visit your clinic. This will lead to more hospital visits and unnecessary hospitalizations. Hospital acquired infections can be reduced by opting for RPM devices.
Apt for Lone patients
Wearable gadgets that continuously monitor essential functions such as heart rate, temperature, and so on can be lifesaving for patients who do not have caretakers. In the event of an emergency, apps such as HumHealth can notify the care team.
Encourages healthier lifestyle
We’ve all started tracking our steps and setting goals with the distance calculator on our phones or smart watches. You will be advocating a healthy lifestyle to your patients with the help of apps like ours that have goal tracking tools. Physical activity trackers, healthy eating charts, stress management suggestions, weight loss target trackers, and so on can be created, and as a physician, you will be virtually walking with them hand-in-hand and assisting them through their transition to a healthier lifestyle.
RPM Reimbursement
The expense you make for the RPM devices can be reimbursed by using appropriate codes while billing. This is beneficial for practitioners.
Certain Terms and conditions to keep in mind while applying for RPM
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Each patient must consent to the use of Remote Patient Monitoring Devices.
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The patient must co pay 20% in some cases
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RPM must be ordered by the physician or other “qualified healthcare professional.
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A minimum of 16 days is required to be billed for reimbursement
Conclusion
Opting for RPM not only saves physicians money, but it also saves patients time, money, and energy, which is why many have begun to use at-home gadgets to collect readings and confer with their doctors over the phone. Don’t fall behind in this transition. Find a competent RPM service provider, such as Humhealth, and start your RPM consultations right away!
