What Remote Patient Monitoring Can Help With
Three ways staying connected between visits changes what your clinicians can see, and how early they can act.
The time between visits is what matters
A blood pressure reading at one visit is a snapshot. A trend is a picture.
Medicare started covering remote patient monitoring in 2018
Coverage varies by plan. We can tell you what to ask yours.
Source: CMS.gov, Remote Patient Monitoring coverageRemote monitoring adds to your care
It works alongside your patients' own doctors. It does not replace them.
Remote Patient Monitoring
We track chronic conditions, recovery after surgery, and vital signs between scheduled visits. Connected devices give your care team a fuller picture of how a condition is trending over time, so changes get noticed earlier. For a closer look at what remote patient monitoring actually does between visits, RemoteHCS Media has a plain-language explainer.
Care Team Communication
A question or concern does not have to wait for the next scheduled visit. Care team communication covers the ways patients and clinicians stay in touch, including secure messaging, check-ins, and video visits.
Medication Adherence & Wellness
Taking medicine exactly as prescribed can be hard, especially with more than one prescription. We provide medication tracking and general wellness support. It helps patients and their care teams see whether medicine is being taken as directed.
Conditions Supported by Remote Monitoring
Learn how remote patient monitoring supports common chronic conditions.
Topics You Can Ask About
Call 561-652-5998 to talk through any of these before you decide if RemoteHCS is right for you.
Remote Patient Monitoring FAQs
What conditions does remote patient monitoring support?
Remote patient monitoring can support chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart or lung disease. It also supports recovery after surgery. It covers medicine tracking, vital signs, and staying in touch with your care team.
Does Medicare cover these services?
Medicare started covering remote patient monitoring in 2018, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Coverage varies by plan. Call us at 561-652-5998 and we can help you understand what to ask your plan.
Is remote patient monitoring the same as a video visit?
No. A video visit is one appointment with a clinician online. Remote patient monitoring is different. It is an ongoing part of care. Data reaches your care team between visits. It is not limited to one call.
Will remote monitoring replace visits with my own doctor?
No. Remote patient monitoring works alongside your current care. It does not replace it. Keep seeing your own doctor for regular visits. Always seek emergency care for symptoms that concern you.
How do I get started?
Call 561-652-5998 to ask questions about remote patient monitoring. We can tell you if it fits your situation. We will walk you through what happens next.
Sources
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Remote Patient Monitoring coverage
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Remote Patient Monitoring coverage overview
- American Heart Association, Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Managing Diabetes