Creating a Post-COVID Remote Patient Monitoring Strategy

No population is more eligible for RPM solutions than patients with chronic care management needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 60 percent of the American population lives with at least one chronic disease (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer) and 40 percent are living with two or more. Moreover, this population accounts for close to $4 trillion in annual healthcare costs, much of that exacerbated by lifestyle choices or infrequent healthcare.

People with chronic conditions need continuous and long-term care management, which poses a challenge for a healthcare industry that has mostly focused on episodic care. These patients require more frequent connections with their care providers and a greater focus on health and wellness, especially services geared towards coaching on lifestyle decisions and habits. 

A remote patient monitoring program addresses all those needs, with the potential to improve long-term health outcomes and significantly reduce healthcare costs.