Best Policies for Remote Patient Monitoring

In January 2024, the Bipartisan Policy Center released "The Future of Remote Patient Monitoring," urging stakeholders to craft policies for effective remote patient monitoring (RPM). Despite its potential to transform clinical treatment, questions linger regarding efficacy, funding, and patient data privacy. The slideshow, based on this report, outlines a dozen recommendations for lawmakers, regulators, physicians, and patients. These suggestions focus on ensuring comprehensive service coverage, enhancing equity in access, and safeguarding data security and privacy. As RPM gains traction, these policies are crucial for maximizing its benefits and addressing potential challenges in healthcare delivery.

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The Bipartisan Policy Center's 2024 report emphasizes the need for policies governing remote patient monitoring (RPM). While RPM holds promise in transforming clinical care, concerns persist regarding its effectiveness, funding, and data privacy. The slideshow presents a dozen recommendations for lawmakers, regulators, physicians, and patients to consider, categorized under three main areas: ensuring comprehensive service coverage, enhancing equity in access, and safeguarding data security and privacy. These policy proposals are essential for harnessing the full potential of RPM while addressing challenges in healthcare delivery and ensuring equitable access to remote care options.

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