Combatting chronic disease among Medicaid patients with RPM
by admin | Jan 28, 2025 | Resources
The Ochsner Health and AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana partnership demonstrates the potential of remote patient monitoring (RPM) to address chronic disease management gaps in underserved Medicaid populations. Launched in 2024, the program provides patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes access to digital devices that transmit health data to a dedicated care team for timely interventions. Despite challenges like social determinants of health and reimbursement limitations, the program has achieved high engagement and clinical success, leveraging technology to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare utilization. By enhancing access and supporting patients with robust tech tools, the partnership aims to reduce disparities, save costs, and serve as a scalable model for virtual care in vulnerable communities.
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