Remote patient monitoring (RPM) adoption is expanding rapidly, but managing multiple RPM devices for chronic care patients remains fragmented, costly, and inefficient without the right infrastructure. Tenovi addresses this challenge with cellular-connected technology designed to simplify RPM programs at scale.
The Tenovi platform securely aggregates data from more than 40 FDA-cleared Bluetooth RTM and RPM devices through the Tenovi Cellular Gateway. With no apps, no syncing and no Wi-Fi required, patients simply use their devices, and data is transmitted automatically.
In this article, we explore RPM adoption trends and explain how Tenovi’s connected platform removes friction, reduces costs, and helps health organizations deliver better care with less effort.
What Are RPM Devices?
RPM devices are medical devices that collect patient health data outside of traditional healthcare settings. These devices can measure vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood glucose, temperature, weight, and respiratory function. The data is transmitted to healthcare providers for continuous monitoring, enabling timely interventions.
Common types of RPM devices include:
- Blood Pressure Monitors – Used for tracking hypertension and cardiovascular health.
- Blood Glucose Meters – Essential for diabetes management.
- Pulse Oximeters – Monitor oxygen levels for conditions such as COPD.
- Weight Scales – Help manage conditions including heart failure.
- Peak Flow Meters – Measure lung function for asthma and COPD patients.
- Thermometers – Used to detect infection in cancer, wound healing and post-surgery care.
RPM Devices in Healthcare
At Tenovi, we provide secure, user-friendly RPM devices designed for value-based healthcare organizations, telehealth, and chronic care management companies. Our FDA-cleared devices seamlessly integrate with existing RPM programs, ensuring accurate data collection with minimal effort from patients and providers.
The devices are designed to be user-friendly, with intuitive interfaces that make it easy for patients to take their vital sign readings. In addition, Tenovi’s RPM devices offer versatility. Companies can choose from a growing list of FDA-cleared Bluetooth, cellular-enabled, and partner RPM devices with industry-leading accuracy.
Tenovi devices monitor various health metrics, including blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, oxygen saturation, peak expiratory flow, blood glucose, weight, and more. This makes Tenovi medical devices appropriate for patients with various conditions, from chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and high blood pressure to acute conditions like respiratory infections, Long COVID-19, and sepsis.
Security
With an average of 1426 cyber attacks per week in 2022, the need for secure remote patient monitoring solutions is more critical than ever. Fortunately, Tenovi’s RPM devices offer a highly secure option for healthcare providers. Tenovi’s devices utilize encrypted data transmission, regular security updates, and HIPAA-compliant infrastructure to safeguard patient information.
Cost
Remote patient monitoring can reduce hospital visits and improve access to care. Tenovi’s RPM devices are designed to be cost-effective, supporting reimbursement opportunities through RTM billing codes and RPM programs.
One study examined the impact of RPM on hospitalization rates among 126 COPD patients in an outpatient pulmonary practice between May 2019 and February 2022. Patients were monitored using RPM devices. Results showed a 65% reduction in all-cause hospitalizations, dropping from 137 to 48 total admissions. Cardiopulmonary-related hospitalizations also declined by 63.6%, from 88 to 32 total admissions.
This study highlights the effectiveness of RPM in reducing hospital admissions for COPD patients by enabling early identification of exacerbations.
RPM Devices and Connectivity
The Tenovi Gateway provides a seamless method for over 40 connected health devices to transmit data to the Tenovi Cloud and then to any RPM software platform through API calls. Some of the key benefits of the Tenovi Gateway include:
- FDA-cleared Bluetooth RPM medical devices are paired with the Cellular Gateway for easy setup.
- Patients simply plug the Gateway into a power outlet.
- Connects to multiple U.S. cellular carriers, including T-Mobile, Sprint, UScellular, and AT&T, for greater flexibility.
Ready to Learn More?
Tenovi’s RPM devices are an excellent choice for healthcare providers and patients seeking an easy-to-use, versatile, secure, and cost-effective solution for remote patient monitoring. Tenovi is a trusted partner for over 100 RPM companies with 100,00+ devices deployed. Book a complimentary consultation to learn more about Tenovi RPM solutions.
