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What is the Future of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)?

The rise of wearables and other health tracking devices in recent years is changing the way we tackle healthcare. Through these technological devices, people can track their health information instantly. And how we use this valuable information can improve our overall health monitoring. 

According to a report by the CDC, as of June of 2020, about 41% of American adults have delayed or avoided a visit to their healthcare provider due to COVID-19. This has forced healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics to shift their initiatives online to look after and monitor their patients. With the advancements in technology, monitoring your patient’s health has never been this easier.

Introducing remote patient monitoring. A convenient way to watch over your patients’ health through the use of technological devices. 

What is remote patient monitoring?

In recent years, remote patient monitoring has been a buzzword that is often mixed up with Telehealth. In reality, RPM is a part of Telehealth in a way that the use of wearables and other devices aid in relaying information—such as sleep patterns, heart rate, and blood pressure to name a few—to healthcare providers in real-time. And with this information on hand, a medical team then can be alerted if and when an emergency visit or change in medication is necessary. 

The benefit of onboarding RPM enables better tracking of healthcare data. Utilizing the tools that you already have—like a smartwatch and a smartphone—we gain access to information stored in these devices which are enough to give doctors an overview of a patient’s health status. 

Demandforce, an end-to-end growth solution platform enables both healthcare providers (and patients) with the necessary tools to watch over their health. The platform offers appointment scheduling, appointment reminders, a patient portal, and options for reputation management. Whether it’s a new patient asking for a second opinion or a returning client with years of experience in clinic, this tool has a wide range of solutions that can streamline clinic processes and improve customer satisfaction. 

What can we expect from remote patient monitoring in the future?

With devices getting smarter and affordable, it’s clear that this industry is about to grow exponentially in the next few years. According to a study from the Consumer Technology Association, 2 out of 3 physicians recommend the use of remote patient monitoring technology. The survey results revealed the use of this technology improved patient outcomes by 49%. There was also a 42% increase in patients taking control and monitoring their health. This aids in a quicker turnaround time in detection and treatment. 

Patients also thought that through these smart devices, healthcare providers can provide a more personalized treatment based on their medical history and health information. They also receive quicker access to healthcare services with an embedded messaging function within a platform. 

With new tools and devices underway, it has more room to grow and can provide patients and healthcare providers a better experience in the future.