This blog article explores current and future remote patient monitoring trends and the rapid adoption of RPM in healthcare with key findings from recent surveys, studies, and reports. Discover the growth expected in RPM-based care, the motivations behind its adoption, and its impact on patient outcomes and healthcare costs.
We also discuss using digital tools in cancer care, RPM’s influence on musculoskeletal care costs, and its effectiveness in managing conditions like obstructive sleep apnea. Ultimately, this paper underscores the transformative potential of remote patient monitoring in modern healthcare.
Remote Patient Monitoring Trends & Facts You Should Know
This section introduces key remote patient monitoring trends, highlighting findings from surveys, studies, and trials that illuminate RPM’s rapid adoption and transformative potential in modern healthcare.
RPM Fact #1
Results of a Vivalink survey of providers across the U.S. revealed the following insights into the state of RPM adoption and the rapid rise of acute RPM and hospital-at-home programs.
- 77% of surveyed providers, RPM-based care will outpace traditional in-patient hospital care within the next five years.
- 84% of the total respondents currently using RPM also plan to increase their usage in 2024.
- The most compelling reason driving the adoption of RPM was rehospitalization, with improving patient outcomes and real-time vital monitoring as other key benefits.
RPM Fact #2
Improving patient adherence is vital to a successful remote patient monitoring program. The Tenovi platform increases the number of patients eligible for Medicare CPT 99454 reimbursement by 27% when compared to leading cellular RPM devices.
RPM Fact #3
A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research involving 382 Medicaid patients with diabetes examined the impact of remote monitoring on adherence. Patient adherence to blood glucose monitoring resulted in a more than 10% increase in adherence rates throughout a 5-month RPM period.
RPM Fact #4
A 2022 McKinsey & Company survey found that nearly 40% of respondents had used telehealth services and would continue to do so in the future.
RPM Fact #5
According to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, approximately 1.2 million new nurses will be needed in the U.S. alone by 2030. A 2022 study showed that out of a typical cohort of 3,100 patients, RPM could lessen hospital admissions by 87%, reduce deaths by 77%, and lower per-patient costs by U.S. $11,472, while the patients gained 0.013 quality-adjusted years of life.
RPM Fact #6
Digital Tools in Cancer Care survey by ACCC surveyed 90 patients with cancer, 72 caregivers, and 128 providers. Researchers found that almost half of respondents (45 percent) used symptom-tracking technology during cancer treatment. Only 6 percent chose to stop using the tools.
RPM Fact #7
Healthcare spending for musculoskeletal care totals around $600 billion annually. Remote patient monitoring significantly impacts both costs and outcomes, reducing emergency department visits and readmissions.
RPM Fact #8
A pilot trial of Sleep Vigil remote patient monitoring software for SomnoMed North America Oral Appliance Therapy patients indicates that OAT is extremely effective in managing mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Additionally, the company reports being able to identify some participants with ongoing hypoxia.
RPM Fact #9
A Harvard Brigham and Women’s study reports the hospital-at-home model reduced health costs by 38%. Policy and technologies like remote patient monitoring have brought about the realization of hospital-level care at home.
RPM Fact #10
Tampa General Hospital found that using Remote CCM has resulted in the following since introducing RPM in 2022.
- 1,200+ medication discrepancies identified and resolved.
- More than 1,000 Tampa General patients currently are linked to RPM systems.
- 92% patient retention in long-term care management.
Key Points: Remote Patient Monitoring Trends
From these promising RPM statistics and facts to the transformative potential, it’s clear that remote patient monitoring is not just a trend but also a vital component of the healthcare landscape. From niche to norm, these data-driven advancements and innovative technologies behind RPM are poised to enhance patient outcomes, reduce costs, and pave the way for a more accessible and efficient healthcare system.
Visit our Blog frequently for more remote patient monitoring facts and new insights into remote patient monitoring. Whether your healthcare partners are interested in adopting remote patient monitoring to improve patient adherence to medication or treatment, create a more efficient workflow, or increase revenue – Tenovi can help you find a better solution. Book a free RPM demo today.
