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Leading Viewpont and Perspectives on Remote Patient Monitoring and Chronic Disease ManagementNavigating the Future of Healthcare
Welcome to Viewpoint, where clarity meets innovation in healthcare. Dive into our blog as we explore the transformative power of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), chronic disease management, and other areas of healthcare of interest. Here, we uncover how advanced technologies and insightful strategies are revolutionizing care for chronic conditions, making daily management and monitoring not just easier, but more effective. From expert point of view and perspective analysis to the latest industry trends, Viewpoint is your go-to source for understanding how today’s technologies are paving the way for tomorrow’s solutions in healthcare. Join us on a journey through the lens of experts, patients, and providers who are shaping the future of health.
The state of remote patient monitoring: developments for 2024
Advocates hope remote patient monitoring will continue evolving in 2024 with developments in policy and technology aligning to improve patient health. Click for full article
HHS, FBI warn healthcare sector of social engineering scheme
HealthCare Threat actors have been using phishing schemes to steal login credentials and divert automated clearinghouse payments, HHS and the FBI warned in a joint cybersecurity advisory. Click here for full article
Sleep duration, chronotype, and lifestyle affect cognitive decline
A recent study published in the BMJ explores the impact of lifestyle and health conditions on the prevalence and incidence of cognitive decline. Click for full article
Outliving My Father: How Remote Patient Monitoring Could Have Changed His Diabetic Journey
In 1985, I lost my father to complications from diabetes. He was younger then than I am now – a sobering thought that often leads me to say, "I've outlived my father." His battle with diabetes was fierce and ultimately unwinnable, given the medical technology of the...
Telehealth abortions without in-person ultrasound is safe, effective
Patients who undergo medication abortion using pills delivered by mail without getting an in-person ultrasound were able to complete the procedure as safely and effectively as those who received abortion care in person, new research shows. Click for full...
How one hospital designed its own RPM tools to boost data collection
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is an important factor in improving clinical outcomes and engaging patients in their care, including in pediatric populations. Click to see full article
FDA approves new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease currently affects more than 6.5 million Americans. The irreversible, progressive brain disorder slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and overtime, the ability to carry out simple tasks. Click here to read full article
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Clinical transformation and device integration drive evolution in acute care
#remotepatientmonitoring #rpmsaas #cloudsolution #caremanagement #rpmsolution Healthcare delivery is entering an age of redefinition. As industry leaders gathered in Dubai for the HIMSS Executive Summit, one key discussion examined how new technologies enable...
Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, implemented a flexible workforce platform to address staffing challenges
Northwell Health, New York's largest health system, implemented a flexible workforce platform to address staffing challenges and high labor costs. The system, provided by Prolucent, integrates Northwell's internal staffing resource (FlexStaff) with external agency...
Meta’s Moments…One of the hardest emotional experiences for parents and children
As a parent I think we all want to protect our 'baby' from anything or anyone harming them. When I watched this video I still feel the anxiety of knowing my son had to endure hard lessons in order to protect himself when no one else was around. I only had a son but I...
CMS Proposes Medicare Reimbursement Cuts for Home Health Agencies in 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new rule that could significantly impact home health agencies in 2025. Key points include: Medicare reimbursements to home health agencies may decrease by 1.7% (about $280 million) in 2025. The...
DISPELLING MISCONCEPTIONS: THE REALITY OF REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING
Last night, I read an article titled “The Double-Edged Sword of RPM: Benefits and Security Risks to Consider” in Healthcare IT Today, which tipped me over the edge and compelled me to respond. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is undoubtedly transforming healthcare by...
Remote patient monitoring: Is a change coming for codes?
Medical experts could soon offer guidance on the next step in the evolution of billing codes for remote patient monitoring (RPM). This month, the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel meeting proposed...
The state of remote patient monitoring: developments for 2024
How connectivity is advancing healthcare
“If we look maybe two or three years down the road, we will not only see a shift in the way that patients and clinicians work, but we will see health start to improve by catching illnesses earlier. And this data is coming...