Hypertension, the medical condition most people commonly call High Blood Pressure, affects millions of people in the United States. The causes are numerous, as are the potential treatments. However, the only success is lower numbers for a patient’s high blood pressure reading. It is the blood pressure reading that is the indicator of successful treatment. For most people, that reading is obtained through a blood pressure cuff. Previously, these readings were obtained only by a healthcare professional. Today, many people take their own reading, in their homes, or from a machine in grocery and ..read more

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has carved a niche within the healthcare sector, propelled by numerous benefits. Notably, RPM has been instrumental in enhancing patient outcomes, minimizing hospital admissions, and reaping substantial cost savings for patients and healthcare providers. However, despite its promising potential, RPM can sometimes cause anxiety or confusion for patients, which may hinder its adoption and effectiveness. It’s essential to understand and address these concerns to ensure the successful implementation of an RPM program. Outlined below are the top three concerns voice ..read more

By Matt Furnari  Medek’s Remote Patient Monitoring Review Queue is deceptively simple looking. It’s designed that way to make it super easy to provide amazing care. The review queue is a list of patient readings and alerts that need to be reviewed and potentially addressed. This is the core of the remote patient monitoring philosophy: allowing patients to take their readings at home so that a remote clinician can review the data. It’s a deceptively simple idea. Our competitors often dump thousands of data points on you in the name of “compliance.” But we go beyond with an incredibly well ..read more

It’s not easy to meet both your patients’ needs and your practice’s needs. But one way to do it is by using a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program for patients with chronic conditions. This program helps patients manage their health remotely and offers many benefits. To make this program work well, it’s important to provide patients with good-quality RPM devices. Poor-quality devices can cause problems for patients and staff, and may even end up costing your practice more in the long run. Why Medek RPM Devices Stand Out from the Competition Let’s face it; the less burdensome the RPM proces ..read more

Firefighters are often thought of as bold and courageous, risking their lives for others and coming to the aid of those in need. Yet, it may be surprising to find out that, according to a Harvard study1, it isn’t fires that cause the most deaths among them; it is heart disease. The stress of their jobs combined with lifestyle habits while at the firehouse, such as consuming quick meals crafted out of processed foods, are wreaking havoc on their health. This revelation was brought to light when the Washington DC area suddenly lost one of its own to a heart attack while at the scene of a fire ..read more

While convincing patients of the value of a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program is an accomplishment, it is often only the first hurdle for your practice. You will also need to remain diligent in finding ways to empower your patients to stay involved and positively benefit from it. As such,  you have to go beyond that initial appointment where you discuss RPM. Your patients may start off strong, then they taper their efforts for attending to their care without informing you directly. If this occurs, knowing ways to motivate them to continue with your health plan, will be essential. D ..read more

Providing a high level of care for patients while also keeping your practice profitable is often a challenge that requires you to find a balance. While incorporating high-quality chronic care management (CCM) will help improve patient outcomes and boost their satisfaction, it can also deplete essential resources and time if not set up and managed efficiently. As a coordinated and comprehensive care approach, CCM requires significant infrastructure and staffing, which can directly impact your practice’s profitability. The initial and ongoing investment required without a noticeable increase in ..read more

Effective management of chronic conditions is undoubtedly one of the most time-intensive tasks on any physician’s caseload. Over the last several years, Medicare and many commercial payers have expanded reimbursement options for the growing patient population that desperately needs chronic care management (CCM) interventions. In this article, the Medek team describes how remote patient monitoring (RPM) is being utilized as a treatment intervention for multiple chronic diseases. In addition to improving clinical outcomes and patient engagement, RPM allows medical practices to maximize revenue ..read more

It’s highly likely that your medical practice has included many patients needing weight management and obesity prevention interventions in recent years.1,2 Societal stigma, cultural pressures, and your patients’ complex personal histories are but a few barriers to overcoming this long-term health problem.3 To further complicate matters, the never-ending barrage of so-called “extreme diets” can cause patients much frustration, confusion, and possibly other negative health effects.4 Yes…undoing the damage that comes from misguided obesity solutions leads to headaches for dedicated physicians an ..read more

When it comes to older patients, the introduction of new technology into the care and maintenance of their chronic conditions can add stress and mistrust. While younger patients may be quicker to accept new technology, older patients may hesitate and even resist. They may feel more comfortable taking more trips to your office to see you and your healthcare team in person. This preference is understandable since it is what they have known most of their lives. Yet, the recent pandemic has brought with it a new awareness of telemedicine as a way to stay well and avoid disease. At Medek RPM, we u ..read more