Benefits of Blood Pressure Monitors in an RPM Program

Blood pressure monitors help millions of Americans monitor their hypertension. And when combined with a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program, it can transform their care. In this video, we explore the benefits of utilizing blood pressure monitors within an RPM program to manage hypertension.

Remote Patient Monitoring for Hypertension

Nearly 120 million American adults have high blood pressure and the cost for treating hypertension costs the healthcare system hundreds of billions of dollars annually. To help combat this, CMS created care management programs to proactively manage chronic conditions and improve patient outcomes.

When a patient with hypertension is enrolled in a Remote Patient Monitoring program, they are provided a device, like a blood pressure monitor, to help monitor their condition. Through daily monitoring and outreach from their care manager, this can result in lower blood pressure levels, a reduced risk for cardiovascular issues, as well as a reducing costly emergency room visits and hospitalizations.

Unlike standard blood pressure monitors where data may only be reviewed in person, using a blood pressure monitor through an RPM program provides ongoing visibility into a patient's blood pressure levels.

Real-Time Health Insights

Blood pressure monitors equip patients with an easy and efficient tool to provide insights into their cardiovascular status, by assessing blood pressure and heart rate. The blood pressure monitor automatically sends the vitals data to a provider’s RPM platform via cellular connection. There, the care team can access the data from a dashboard and act accordingly.

The continuous data allows for better management of blood pressure. Care teams are alerted to any changes and can intervene earlier to prevent conditions from worsening. Care teams can see how blood pressure medication is working and make adjustments if necessary.

Benefits for Both Patients and Providers

Patients feel more engaged with their care and are more likely to take the readings since they are in the comfort of their own home. When patients know their care is being monitored regularly, they are more likely to adhere to their treatment plans and adopt healthier behaviors.

Additionally, for the provider, the RPM program aids in optimizing population health and can, in turn, improve quality measures. Reimbursement for monitoring and time spent on services for the patient creates a win-win scenario.

ThoroughCare provides all of the necessary components for a successful RPM program, including integrations with devices such as blood pressure monitors, custom parameters and notifications, facilitating outreach and documentation, capturing time and the necessary information for billing, robust analytics, and much more.

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