Trends in remote patient monitoring (RPM) are evolving rapidly. This is reshaping the healthcare landscape and offering new possibilities for patient care. In addition, the remote patient monitoring industry is experiencing rapid growth. For example, Artisan Advisory and Intelligence estimate that 83.4 million patients will be monitored through wireless patient monitoring systems by 2023. Approximately 88% of healthcare facilities and hospitals have invested or plan to invest in RPM healthcare solutions.
Reliable sources keep you informed about the latest developments in RPM and telemedicine, as well as emerging technologies and industry trends. This article outlines 15 research, news, and social opportunities you can follow to stay current with trends in RPM.
Trends in Remote Patient Monitoring and Telemedicine
Some of the latest trends in remote patient monitoring you’ll want to follow include:
- RPM Medical Devices: Digital devices now track vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and ECG. FDA-cleared RPM devices continuously monitor a patient’s health and allow healthcare providers to intervene when necessary.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI algorithms analyze extensive data flows from RPM devices. This can help identify patterns and trends in patient health. As a result, providers have more data to make informed decisions and take proactive measures to prevent health complications.
- Remote Patient Monitoring Platforms: RPM monitoring platforms now integrate with remote patient monitoring devices. These platforms provide a unified view of patient data to aid providers in streamlining care.
- Advancements in Technology: Telemedicine technology advances telehealth platforms. For instance, virtual waiting rooms and sharing medical records and imaging during video calls are now the norm. What will be next?
- Regulatory Changes: As the public health emergency (PHE) ends on May 11, 2020, those in the telehealth industry must be aware of any changes that may affect them.
7 Ways to Discover New Trends in Remote Patient Monitoring
Research is essential to making informed decisions. Fortunately, case studies, pilot studies, and evidence-based research into the effectiveness and potential benefits of RPM technologies and strategies in healthcare are published daily.
Here are 7 ways you can stay current on the latest telemedicine research:
- Follow telemedicine influencers on social media: Follow telemedicine influencers on Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook, such as doctors, researchers, or RPM companies.
- Subscribe to telemedicine-related newsletters: Sign up for newsletters from reputable sources like Healthcare IT News and MobiHealthNews.
- Subscribe to Tenovi’s Weekly Research Round-Up—a weekly sampling of telemedicine studies published the week before.
- Attend telemedicine conferences: Attend telemedicine conferences like the American Telemedicine Association Annual or Connected Health Conference.
- Read industry publications: Read industry publications like Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, Telemedicine, and e-Health Today, or the Journal of Medical Internet Research.
- Join telemedicine groups and communities: Join telemedicine groups and communities on LinkedIn or Twitter to stay connected with others in the field.
- Check telemedicine-related hashtags: Check out relevant hashtags like #telemedicine, #virtualhealth, #mhealth #telehealth, and #remotepatientmonitoring on social media platforms to see the latest news and trends in remote patient monitoring.
8 News Sources for Remote Patient Monitoring Trends
Numerous news sources provide daily updates on trends in remote patient monitoring. The 8 resources below can help you stay current on RPM developments, new technologies, and telemedicine regulations.
- Healthcare IT News: This publication covers the latest news and trends in healthcare technology.
- Healthtech Magazine: Explores technology and healthcare issues relevant to IT leaders and managers at healthcare organizations evaluating and implementing solutions.
- MobiHealthNews: A publication focusing on digital health and RPM technologies.
- FierceHealthcare: This news outlet covers the latest healthcare industry developments, including RPM.
- Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI): A publication covering the latest news in the medical device industry.
- Healthcare Innovation: A publication devoted to healthcare technology news and trends.
- Becker’s Hospital Review: is the go-to source for healthcare decision-makers and a timely resource for when a hospital launches a new RPM program.
- MedCityNews: Keeps healthcare leaders on top of new technologies, new companies, future trends, and the latest policies in health IT and digital health, diagnostics and medical devices, biopharma, and emerging tech.
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