Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a form of telehealth that allows providers to monitor and manage their patients' chronic conditions. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) captures and records patient data, providing an opportunity to improve the diagnosis and management of chronic disease.

Why is RPM important?
The ability to monitor certain aspects of a patient's health from their own home has become an increasingly popular telehealth option. Remote patient monitoring lets providers manage acute and chronic conditions. And it cuts down on patients' travel, infection risk and healthcare costs.

Remote patient monitoring pairs well with telehealth when patients need to be monitored for certain health conditions. It can also prevent health complications in patients who aren’t able to easily travel.

There are many symptoms and conditions that can be tracked through remote patient monitoring, including:

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Weight loss or gain

• Heart conditions

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Sleep apnea

• Asthma

Devices patients will use include:

1. Weight scales

2. Pulse oximeters

3. Blood glucose meters

4. Blood pressure monitors

For more information, visit: TELEHEALTH.HHS.GOV
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