Remote Patient Monitoring: What You Need to Know (Cellular & Bluetooth)

Who can use Remote Patient Monitoring?: Any patients whose provider has ordered

Remote Patient Monitoring services to help manage their health conditions and who has signed a consent to receive these services. RPM is covered by certain insurance, including Medicare. It is best to contact your insurance provider for exact coverage and out of pocket expenses to you.
What is Remote Patient Monitoring?: Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is an easy to use healthcare tool that electronically sends health information between patients and physicians. It allows providers to monitor patients outside of the clinical setting (e.g. home) using devices that collect medical data (e.g. blood pressure or weight) and easily transfers that data to the provider.
When do I use Remote Patient Monitoring?: Your provider will let you know when to take your readings with your medical device. You should take your readings as recommended by your provider.
Where do I use Remote Patient Monitoring?: When using a Bluetooth-enabled medical device, you will need a smart phone or a tablet to connect to the device and to transmit the medical data to your provider. This may be a good option if you have a smartphone and would like to view your health data in an app.
Why Remote Patient Monitoring?: Consistent monitoring, support, and interaction from your healthcare provider

A greater sense of engagement and accountability for your health and well-being

Support for maintaining a higher quality of life

Additional coaching and collaboration with your care team each month (if necessary)
How do I use Remote Patient Monitoring?: You will be given education on how to set up and use the medical device in the provider’s office. Information on how to connect your device to your smart phone or tablet is provided. Support and continuing education will be offered by your provider and support team when needed.

The device is owned by the physician practice and needs to be returned when your Remote Patient Monitoring is discontinued for any reason.

RPM Software used is HIPAA compliant and secure. Communications with your Healthcare Provider through your electronic device is not secure.