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Remote chronic kidney disease monitoring allows patients and physicians to monitor and manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) across all stages. Telehealth and remote patient monitoring enable patients to communicate with physicians and receive care, reminders, and education between office visits. A recent systematic review found that remote patient monitoring (RPM) can lead to improved outcomes […]

Telemedicine opioid treatment offers increased access to life-saving medication and support for those struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). Until the COVID-19 pandemic, providers could prescribe opioid medications to new patients with an in-person examination. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the public health emergency (PHE) allowed providers to prescribe medications in a telehealth evaluation. Following the

Monitoring rheumatoid arthritis (R.A.) with digital health technology allows close tracking of R.A. symptoms and disease activity. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that impacts over 1.3 million U.S. adults, attacking joints and causing chronic joint pain and immobility. Without symptom control, 20-30% of R.A. patients progress to permanent joint damage within 2 years of diagnosis.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing public health concern, with many patients eventually needing dialysis or a kidney transplant. Managing chronic kidney disease is a challenge. It requires adherence to treatment plans, symptom tracking, diet modification, medication, and blood pressure and glucose control. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is one beneficial solution for chronic kidney

Implementing Chronic Care Management (CCM) and remote patient monitoring (RPM) is pivotal in effectively managing chronic diseases. According to the CDC, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading chronic diseases in the United States. Furthermore, they significantly contribute to the nation’s staggering annual healthcare expenses of $4.1 trillion. This article explores the concepts of