Three Considerations for a Successful RPM Program
With growing rates of chronic disease and a push towards delivering better patient outcomes, it is clear that healthcare needs to shift from an in-person, reactive model of care to one that is proactive and blends in-person and remote care. Technology has revolutionized the way we approach patient care and is making this shift possible. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) programs have emerged as powerful tools that bridge the gap between in-clinic doctor’s visits, enabling efficient and proactive monitoring of health conditions from the comfort of patients' homes.
However, the success of an RPM program is contingent upon several essential components. In this blog, we will explore three pivotal factors that play a significant role in running a successful RPM program: device ease of use, clinician buy-in, and the patient-doctor relationship.
Device technology matters. Choose devices that will be easy to use for your patient population.
The success of an RPM program depends on patients’ ability to navigate the devices. Cellular-enabled devices are a great option because they enable data to be transmitted directly from the device to the doctor’s software without the patient having to connect an application or even have WiFi. By streamlining the device setup and data transmission processes, healthcare providers can enhance patient engagement and promote compliance, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.
Clinician buy-in will depend on the impact to their workflow. Look for RPM solutions that work within the EHR experience.
For better or for worse, clinicians are in their EHR all day, every day reviewing patient data and documenting interactions. The last thing they need is a separate system with separate data flowing in. Look for RPM solutions that integrate directly with your EHR and enhance the clinical workflow rather than complicate it with a separate system. Single sign-on and two-way data exchange make integrated RPM platforms more secure, efficient and scalable within your organization. Plus, your clinicians are more likely to champion an RPM program to their peers and patients if it does not disrupt their existing workflow.
The patient-doctor relationship should be at the center of your RPM program.
While doctors may not be the people ultimately monitoring the patient data, they should be the ones introducing the RPM program to their patients, explaining how it works, and emphasizing the benefits of RPM. Patients are more likely to take their measurements as often as directed when they are encouraged to by someone they know and trust. In turn, the data that RPM provides in between visits offers more useful and efficient patient-provider follow-ups, further strengthening the patient’s trust in the provider and highlighting the value of RPM for the patient.
By prioritizing user-friendly technology, securing clinician support, and maintaining a strong patient-provider connection, healthcare organizations can unlock the full potential of RPM.
Rimidi’s Integrated Remote Patient Monitoring Platform
Rimidi was designed with the clinician and patient experience in mind. Rimidi’s platform sits within the EHR, integrating not just the data but the clinical experience. The software combines patient-generated data from easy-to-use cellular-enabled devices and patient surveys with relevant clinical data from the EHR, enabling better chronic disease management.
