Telehealth and remote patient monitoring

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 costs and infection risk.

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

Many of the devices that patients will use may be familiar to them, including:

• Weight scales
• Pulse oximeters
• Blood glucose meters
• Blood pressure monitors