Remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs have transformed healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health data outside the clinic continuously. RPM technologies allow clinicians to detect early warning signs, manage chronic conditions, and improve patient outcomes. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated adoption, RPM rose before 2020 and will continue evolving long after the pandemic abates.
Recent statistics and real-world examples highlight RPM programs’ growth, benefits, and future potential. This article shares 11 compelling RPM facts that demonstrate the impact and promise of these remote healthcare technologies.
11 Statistics and Facts: RPM Programs
Here are 11 key statistics and facts highlighting the growth and benefits of RPM programs:
All fast facts draw from various published sources and are frequently updated as new data becomes available. Below is a sampling of recent RPM facts to help spark conversation surrounding remote patient monitoring solutions.
#1 RPM Fact
According to a recent Vivalink survey of healthcare providers (HCPs), 93% of clinicians currently use RPM programs and technologies across all cardiac rehab, marking a significant integration of technological advancements in the healthcare sector.
#2 RPM Fact
An LA-based cancer study used remote monitoring to see if it helped improve the risks of neutropenic fever and enhance patient outcomes. Based on the trend analysis and correlation of the vitals, they could detect impending neutropenic events 18 hours before readmission.
#3 RPM Fact
Among pulmonologists surveyed, 84.62% reported using remote patient monitoring, according to a Vivalink survey.
#4 RPM Fact
Boston Children’s Hospital is the first health system to roll out a hybrid 5G network to create a network to support in-home patient care where patient requests are prioritized in the workflow for faster decision-making – sending the right specialist to the right patient at the right time.
#5 RPM Fact
The use of remote patient monitoring is up 305% since 2021, according to a Vivalink survey.
#6 RPM Fact
In a study of 1,700 pregnant patients with hypertensive disorders who enrolled in remote blood pressure monitoring postpartum, adverse outcomes were reduced in the first six months after childbirth compared with traditional methods in 2,297 non-RPM patients. RPM participants had fewer ER visits and readmissions, lowering healthcare costs.
#7 RPM Fact
City of Hope and Reimagine Care partnered to pioneer a unique care model for blood stem cell transplant recipients, enhancing patient outcomes and experience through remote monitoring, a first in Southern California.
#8 RPM Fact
Army Veteran Robert Cutchins’ health emergency went unnoticed until his Remote Patient Monitoring–Home Telehealth (RPM-HT) Care Coordinator, Kristin Moser, swiftly detected a vital sign change using VA’s RPM-HT services, which saved Mr. Cutchin’s life.
#9 RPM Fact
“It is a sad irony that people with limited or no digital skills are often the ones who stand to gain the most from digital health tools and interventions – like the elderly, disabled, or rural communities. Addressing this imbalance is necessary for the digital transformation of the health sector.” – Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe
#10 RPM Fact
An Optimize Health Case Study reports Sequoia Telehealth saw a 200% increase in monthly recurring revenue with a team of three in their RPM programs with:
- An 84% billability rate for one code
- 85% billability rate across three codes,
- and 72% billability rate across two codes.
#11 RPM Fact
To enhance around-the-clock monitoring of post-acute cardiopulmonary patients, The Brightpointe is the first facility in Texas to install and utilize a telemetry monitoring system that continuously monitors and seamlessly uploads stored data.
Remote Patient Monitoring Fast Facts
These 11 facts showcase the tremendous value RPM programs deliver today, with more innovations on the horizon. Expect to see remote monitoring become a standard component of care delivery and management for chronic conditions moving forward to track patient health data outside of the clinic continuously. These statistics demonstrate the significant growth, benefits, and potential cost savings of remote patient monitoring.
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