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Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)
Use of connected medical devices to collect and transmit patient health data-such as blood pressure.
Definition
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is the use of connected medical devices to collect and transmit patient health data-such as blood pressure, weight, oxygen saturation, blood glucose, or heart rate-to healthcare providers for ongoing monitoring.
Why it matters
RPM can help identify changes in a patient's condition earlier, enabling timely intervention and potentially reducing avoidable hospitalizations.
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Episodes from Inside Home Health that put Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) in operational context.
