Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Diabetes is a critical health problem. More than 30 million Americans have diabetes – but 23 million of them, according to the CDC, are undiagnosed. It is estimated that 30% of the overweight adults have diabetes – and most diabetics are overweight. So what technologies are viewed as useful for the millions with diabetes?

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 27, 2024

This blog sets the stage for exploring the crucial updates outlined in the 2024 guidelines, highlighting the significance of both traditional and tech-driven approaches in navigating this complex condition. Key risk factors include a history of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle.

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Clear Arch Health

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Improved patient outcomes, better cost management, and a fundamentally transformed healthcare experience. Specializing in remote patient monitoring and chronic care management, Clear Arch Health empowers healthcare providers with advanced tools to enhance patient engagement and improve outcomes. The results?

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 31, 2023

of the population, have diabetes. Managing diabetes can be a challenging task for healthcare providers, especially when it comes to unusual symptoms. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of RPM and how it can assist healthcare providers in managing unusual symptoms of diabetes.

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Xealth

MAY 2, 2024

Understanding Your Digital Health Assets Healthcare providers today are equipped with an array of digital tools, each designed to fulfill specific functions: Content Management Systems (CMS) facilitate the organization and distribution of health information. Electronic Health Records (EHR) streamline the management of patient data.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 22, 2023

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) for diabetes management has become increasingly popular as it provides clinicians with valuable information about a patient’s daily glucose levels without being physically present. RPM can be used for a variety of conditions, including chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and lung disease.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

JANUARY 1, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS CoV-2 virus, has had a significant impact on individuals with diabetes. Patients with diabetes are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and may face unique challenges while the COVID virus is prevalent. Increased Risk of Infection for Patients with Covid and Diabetes.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) are two technologies that have revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered in the modern era. Telehealth is the use of electronic information and communication technologies to provide health-related services remotely, such as virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and patient education.

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AMD Telemedicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Early in the pandemic, healthcare providers had to use telehealth as a substitute for in-person care. Now, many healthcare professionals are trying to determine how to move past COVID-19, asking, “Is telehealth additive or substitutive?” Is Telehealth Additive or Substitutive? Is Telehealth Additive or Substitutive?

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

AUGUST 8, 2018

Consumer need is driving the development of telehealth programs across the country. Provider access to affordable broadband and delivery methods, such as smart phones, tablets and iPads, are driving telehealth to become a delivery platform that can meet consumer needs. Reimbursement is also key to telehealth program growth.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 19, 2022

There is mounting evidence that the condition also raises the risk of serious non-COVID health outcomes such as heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and brain shrinkage. How does telehealth assist people who have a long COVID? Post-COVID symptoms can occur in anyone who has been infected with COVID. A study in the U.K. [4]

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 27, 2023

Diabetes is a prevalent chronic condition in the United States, affecting approximately 1 in 10 Americans, which translates to over 37 million people. Many diabetic patients, around 90-95%, have type 2 diabetes , which typically develops in people over the age of 45. What is Diabetes Remote Monitoring?

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Clear Arch Health

MAY 2, 2023

Considering the degree to which people suffer from hypertension, arthritis, COPD, diabetes, obesity, mobility impairment and heart disease, a number of these same adults are likely living with more than one chronic condition, creating an ever-increasing burden on U.S. What is Chronic Care Management (CCM)? In light of the aging U.S.

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MeMD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The Expanding Role of Telehealth. Today, telehealth has become an indispensable part of the nation’s healthcare system and a preferred means of accessing care – and its scope is expanding dramatically. Anticipating the demand for virtual primary care, telehealth providers nationwide have rushed solutions to market.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) are technologies that have revolutionized the healthcare industry. In this article, we will explore the benefits of telehealth and RPM and how they are being used to improve patient monitoring and healthcare delivery.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 29, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the integration of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a pivotal strategy in the effective management of chronic diseases. These conditions often require ongoing management, lifestyle modifications, and timely interventions to prevent complications and improve quality of life.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MAY 30, 2022

Higher rates of cigarette smoking, coronary heart diseases, diabetes, and obesity are detected in the rural population, significantly bringing poorer health outcomes over the long term. Broadband issues can be a significant drawback in implementing telehealth in rural areas. Benefits of remote patient monitoring in rural areas.

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Iris Telehealth

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, if a patient needs medication management from a psychiatrist, wait times can often be too long. The role of behavioral health in primary care Behavioral health factors have a strong influence on patient morbidity and mortality. And, 67% of adults with a behavioral health condition do not receive appropriate treatment.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 12, 2024

Chronic diseases pose a significant challenge to the healthcare industry, affecting millions worldwide and demanding ongoing management and treatment. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the profound impact of RPM technology on chronic disease management and explore how it empowers doctors to optimize treatment strategies effectively.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 1, 2023

The use of RPM and telehealth has become increasingly popular in the U.S. RPM devices such as blood pressure monitors, blood glucose meters, pulse oximeters, and weight scales help patients with chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes manage their health at home.

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Xealth

DECEMBER 28, 2022

They use technology on their phones to manage virtually every other aspect of their lives—traveling, shopping, banking, communicating with their loved ones—so why should healthcare be any different? Managing low acuity conditions with virtual care. Cynthia Church, Chief Strategy Officer. Is digital health finally turning the corner?

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Better health outcomes for chronic conditions: RPM can be particularly beneficial for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, and COPD. By continuously monitoring vital signs and symptoms, healthcare providers can better manage these conditions and improve patient outcomes.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

MARCH 23, 2022

With this, the US government is leading the way with new technology that allows veterans to get health care from anywhere and at any time through telehealth and telemedicine. With telehealth and telemedicine, US military veterans may be afforded continuous quality care. Telehealth for Preventive Care. According to the U.S.

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American Well

JULY 4, 2018

Diabetes care has long since progressed to a state where self management is the normal course of action for adults and even many children. And yet there are still 14 million annual emergency department visits related to diabetes in the US and over 75 thousand deaths each year. The answer is the same as for younger patients.

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American Well

JULY 4, 2018

Diabetes care has long since progressed to a state where self management is the normal course of action for adults and even many children. And yet there are still 14 million annual emergency department visits related to diabetes in the US and over 75 thousand deaths each year. The answer is the same as for younger patients.

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care innovations

JANUARY 2, 2019

2018 was a historic year for telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM), as a series of developments played out that helped extend these important care delivery services to more patients than ever before. February: Congress Expands Potential for Telehealth Coverage. January: Unbundled CMS Code Increases Remote Care Reimbursement.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the landscape of modern healthcare, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a pivotal tool for providers striving to optimize patient care, particularly in the management of chronic diseases. Each code represents a distinct service with its own unique requirements and reimbursement rates. Accessibility and Coverage: The good news?

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Iris Telehealth

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Medication management: A lot of organizations utilize PMHNPs for medication management because they have therapists who conduct therapy. However, if an organization is leveraging a PMHNP for treatment, the PMHNP can explain how treating a behavioral health condition is just the same as treating diabetes or hypertension.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 1, 2019

” That’s a verbatim paragraph from a blog on the Hims & Hers’ Medium channel. Start with Hims and Hers, moving in the opposite direction from telehealth care focused on men’s and women’s health, morphing into a physical pharmacy distribution model. published on 30 September 2019. .”

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

AUGUST 19, 2022

Telehealth is transforming the way underserved communities in rural or remote areas receive care by using technology such as computers and mobile phones especially in times of the COVID-10 pandemic, which brought about isolation and quarantine. Let’s look at the five benefits of telehealth in rural areas for patients in 2022: 1.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 9, 2024

What started as simple telemedicine has now expanded into sophisticated systems like DrKumo’s, offering comprehensive remote monitoring and management of chronic conditions. Among the myriad innovations, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) stands out as a transformative solution, particularly for individuals living with chronic conditions.

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American Well

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

American Well attended the forum, which underscored the rise of telehealth in the employer market and addressed its integration into private exchanges. What Do Employers and Consumers Want From Telehealth? Chronic Care Management in the Telehealth Age. Our employer experts sat on two key panels.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

APRIL 18, 2024

Examples include blood pressure readings, weight measurements, blood sugar levels (for diabetic patients), oxygen saturation (for respiratory conditions), and more, depending on the specific health concern. Standalone Service: CPT code 99091 is intended for standalone RPM services separate from regular Evaluation and Management (E/M) visits.

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American Well

JANUARY 19, 2017

Population health has become instrumental in managing patients in risk contracts. Telemedicine solutions are a clear way to address population health management challenges. The Advisory Board shared that: “Telehealth eye exams are popular among diabetic patients , have been shown to be highly effective, and are increasing in use.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

DECEMBER 13, 2022

These conditions, such as stroke, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and chronic kidney disease, are leading causes of death and disability. This includes regular contact with a primary care provider and access to self-management resources like patient education, support groups, and technology tools.

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South Central Telehealth Resource Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Consumer need is driving the development of telehealth programs across the country. Provider access to affordable broadband and delivery methods, such as smart phones, tablets and iPads, are driving telehealth to become a delivery platform that can meet consumer needs. Reimbursement is also key to telehealth program growth.

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InTouch Health

MARCH 19, 2020

Telehealth has significantly improved the way the U.S. healthcare system treats and cares for elderly patients, those with limited mobility, and those with chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. How Telehealth Can Make a Difference . Improving Mental Healthcare in Schools.

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