Cardiovascular diseases are a major health concern, especially for geriatric patients and those in rural communities. New healthcare solutions are required to ensure better management and care. This article explores the pivotal role of heart failure remote monitoring for cardiovascular health and how it has been shown to reduce hospital readmissions and inpatient services.
Heart Failure Remote Monitoring
Heart failure remote monitoring enables continuous, real-time monitoring of patients with chronic heart failure within the comfort of their homes. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) uses remote monitoring medical devices connected through the Internet of Things (IoT). RPM devices such as blood pressure monitors, smart scales, and pulse oximeters use Bluetooth, cellular, or cellular-connected technology. These RPM devices collect and transmit critical patient data to healthcare providers, facilitating timely interventions when necessary.
Reduced Hospital Readmissions and Inpatient Services
One study in Virginia involving a regional health network provides evidence of the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring in managing congestive heart failure and diabetes-related cardiovascular diseases. Researchers enrolled 80 cardiovascular patients with recent hospital stays into a heart failure remote monitoring program.
Results showed a 65% reduction in hospital admissions and an 85% decline in related inpatient services for the patients. In addition, longer enrollment periods in remote patient monitoring correlated with reduced readmission rates. Financially, the program saved approximately $615,127 in patient claims costs with a net savings of $390,296, or about 173% of the total program expenses.
The Virginia health network study highlights the benefit of enrolling patients in remote patient monitoring programs for 90 or more days. Such extended enrollments significantly reduce readmissions and emergency department visits.
Understanding Heart Failure Remote Monitoring
The highlighted study demonstrates its potential to reduce hospital readmissions, improve healthcare access, and lower costs. Strategic partnerships are crucial for healthcare providers looking to implement remote patient monitoring.
With Tenovi’s remote monitoring cellular gateway, health organizations gain access to virtually any Bluetooth RPM device and partner RPM blood pressure monitors. This offers more choice and enhances quality of care and makes the benefits of heart failure remote monitoring accessible to a broader spectrum of patients. Visit Tenovi for a free demo of our devices.
