Connected Health

Remote patient monitoring has helped the health system boost patient engagement, improve patient care quality through evidence-based therapies and reduce clinicians' workloads.

GE Healthcare’s latest research shows almost all New Zealand doctors want to work together with patients and believe digital solutions are key, but half of them lack the necessary communication, technology and data capabilities.

In the future, a private 5G network could function like today's wired network connections, according to Shibu Thomas, the health system's chief technology officer.

A new API that uses algorithms and proprietary machine learning to enhance energy usage data can alert caregivers about unusual habits that may require intervention.

CCA prioritizes virtual care because access to technology is a social factor that impacts health – and it enhances care coordination by engaging members where they are.

The company is seeking partnerships to expand its mobile home care model.

It offers services in six areas of care, which initially include home healthcare, senior care, and telemedicine.

AT&T's annual industry insights report revealed a shift in focus from consumer virtual care in 2022 to richer budgeting for tele-emergency medical services. 

The San Diego-based provider sees around 30 readings per patient per month, showing a high level of compliance – and is better able to identify white coat hypertension in doctors' offices.

For example, the Mayo Clinic has shown that 72.5% of remote patient monitoring patients comply with care plan tasks, including taking meds and monitoring vitals. Further, only 9.4% were readmitted within 30 days versus 20% of patients not using RPM.