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Remote Patient Monitoring – A Fad Or The New Reality?

As the U.S healthcare industry is slowly but surely moving towards a value-based care approach, using technological applications efficiently can help healthcare providers create a win-win situation. One such application is Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). Read on to know exactly how  advanced telehealth solutions  can provide timely assistance to patients as well as help healthcare facilities save time, money, and gain credibility for the quality of its patient care services. Introduction to Remote Patient Monitoring Remote Patient Monitoring  (RPM) is a digital technology that obtains vital physiological data such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar level, weight, etc. from the patients. The system then sends that information to the healthcare facility for evaluation and investigation. This benefits hospitals as they can track patients post-discharge and those with limited mobility, chronic illnesses, and senior patients. It is also convenient for the...