--- title: The Benefits of RPM For Patients, Staff, & Providers | Accuhealth description: Remote patient monitoring offers tremendous benefits to the healthcare community, providing a bright future for us all. Learn how to implement it today! image: https://www.accuhealth.tech/hubfs/AdobeStock_184136868.jpeg --- # A Deep Dive: The Benefits of RPM For Patients, Staff, & Providers It seems that every year, we see more opportunities to implement technology to benefit the human experience, like [remote patient monitoring.](https://www.accuhealth.tech/remote-patient-monitoring) Telehealth, too, has been pivotal in getting people from all reaches the care they need. But you didn’t come here for a cute overview of the remote healthcare landscape.You came for the details, and we plan to deliver.    In this post, we cover: - The current landscape of remote patient monitoring - Benefits for providers - Benefits for admin & staff - Benefits for patients   ![David Medeiros](https://www.accuhealth.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/David_M._B.g__2_-removebg-preview.png?noresize&width=80&height=80&name=David_M._B.g__2_-removebg-preview.png) Published by: [David Medeiros](https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/author/david-medeiros) on Published On: 01/09/2021 • Updated: 03/10/2025 • 18 minute read --- Share this Post: - [Share on Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/benefits-of-remote-patient-monitoring-a-bright-future-for-healthcare&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter&url=https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/benefits-of-remote-patient-monitoring-a-bright-future-for-healthcare&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) - [Share on Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/benefits-of-remote-patient-monitoring-a-bright-future-for-healthcare&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook) - [Share on LinkedIn ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/benefits-of-remote-patient-monitoring-a-bright-future-for-healthcare&utm_medium=social&utm_source=LinkedIn) - [Share on Pinterest ](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/benefits-of-remote-patient-monitoring-a-bright-future-for-healthcare&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Pinterest&media=https://www.accuhealth.tech/hubfs/AdobeStock_184136868.jpeg) - [Share on Email ](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/benefits-of-remote-patient-monitoring-a-bright-future-for-healthcare&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Email&body=Check%20out%20https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/benefits-of-remote-patient-monitoring-a-bright-future-for-healthcare&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Email) --- ![Screenshot 2024-08-01 at 1.54.15 PM](https://www.accuhealth.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-08-01%20at%201.54.15%20PM.png?width=1000&height=977&name=Screenshot%202024-08-01%20at%201.54.15%20PM.png) ## Expansion of Remote Patient Monitoring, G0511, and More Before we present the benefits of remote patient monitoring, let’s take a quick look at the current CPT code landscape.  If you remember, when the COVID-19 Pandemic started, few knew what remote healthcare was, let alone what it looked like. Now, it’s estimated that over 70 million Americans will be tracking medical data with remote devices.  Combining that growing understanding with how much the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded CPT codes and definitions, it’s no surprise that remote patient monitoring has spread widely.  For example, before 2024, we had four codes that covered remote patient monitoring.  1. **CPT 99453** - Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial (Reim. Rate $19.65) 2. **CPT 99454** - Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, device supply (Reim. Rate $46.50) 3. **CPT 99457** - Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, interactive communication, initial (Reim. Rate $48.14) 4. **CPT 99458** - Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, interactive communication, additional (Reim. Rate $38.64) These codes opened up the landscape for remote care during its spotlight moment, and now, the trend is here to stay and is reaching more care facilities, systems, and providers than ever before.  Take the expansion of G0511, for example. Initially, the general care management code did not include any remote patient monitoring services—which completely restricted our [FQHC](https://www.accuhealth.tech/fqhc-and-remote-patient-monitoring) and RHC friends. As of January 1st, 2024, that’s all changed. Now more than ever, the landscape is open, and the benefits of remote patient monitoring are waiting for you.    ![AdobeStock_603273512](https://www.accuhealth.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_603273512.jpeg?width=1000&height=656&name=AdobeStock_603273512.jpeg) ## The Perks for Providers Your clinical staff is the wind in your sails and the boots on the ground. So, it’s only fair that we first explore the benefits of RPM that they’d appreciate.  ### #1. Prevents spread By not asking potentially sick people to travel and collect, you drastically reduce unnecessary exposure to infectious diseases and Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs). This is especially true for the immunocompromised, elderly, and clinical staff.  ### #2. Improves data, which improves decisions More regular, consistent, and accurate readings of biometric data over an extended period of time will make providers' decision-making journeys *way* easier. With remote patient monitoring, the care team will be able to see how the symptoms (and data) change over time and adjust as needed.  Seeing the change in real-time makes all the difference in providing accurate and comprehensive healthcare.  ### #3. Increase the number of patients you can serve Not only does RPM increase the quality of care, but it also frees up time in the office/facility to bring in and care for more patients.  ### #4. It's referral and retention-friendly As much as the culture of healthcare would argue, it does pay off to advance and lean into progress. For example, it makes your healthcare facility more competitive because patients both like and enjoy remote patient monitoring. Few actually enjoy going into the doctor’s office *every time*.  Also, it can lead to more referrals.  ### #5. Improve care plan adherence through improved self-management Sometimes, it can be hard for patients to balance all of their conditions. For example, those with the following might have a hard time keeping track of it all.  - Post-surgical recovery - A care-intensive chronic condition  - More than one chronic condition (comorbidities) - Maternal/child needs So, having condition-specific, easy-to-use remote monitoring technology that sends in the reading for them is both life-changing and great for their providers because they are so much more likely to take care of it. ### #6. Fights the physician shortage  You are constantly strapped for time and good, consistent help. And we know that it’s just going to get worse. In this country alone, the number of people over the age of 65 is increasing dramatically every year.  One major benefit of remote patient monitoring is that it reduces unnecessary hospital visits. That means that clinical staff and practitioners get a major time boost.  ### #7. Supports the caregiver While this one is provider-adjacent, it’s still true. Giving caregivers access to patient health readings and progress means that they can better manage their loved one’s care (and outcomes) in a way that most struggle to do without.  It can ease confusion and provide an incredible level of support when problems, questions, or emergencies pop up.    ![AdobeStock_299175978 (1)](https://www.accuhealth.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_299175978%20(1).jpeg?width=1000&height=599&name=AdobeStock_299175978%20(1).jpeg) ## What Benefits of RPM Can Admin Expect? Providers and clinical staff are extremely important, but that doesn’t mean we can dismiss the people keeping the lights on and the show running. Even your clinical staff can expect to enjoy the benefits of remote patient monitoring.  ### #8. Improves clinical staff efficiency By integrating remote patient monitoring with your EHR system, you can cushion the overall patient journey. Less time is wasted trying to figure out what happened and how the patient got here. Instead, time is spent understanding real-time patient data, making decisions based on that, and moving forward.  You’ll likely see the weight of over-scheduling significantly lifted due to the care provided virtually, which will help that overtired team out a lot.  ### #9. Reduce the cost of care By proactively collecting data, the whole practice, facility, and organization enjoys a significant cost of care reduction. In-patient care is very expensive, so limiting unnecessary visits is a *huge* benefit of remote patient monitoring. Also, acute care and data collection can happen in the home, which means shorter stays—which is better for everyone.  ### #10. Net patient revenue There is so much less overhead when care is provided remotely. Remote patient monitoring allows for more flexibility, improved workflows, and less financial strain on the whole organization (specifically administration), which increases net patient revenue year over year.  And don’t forget about CMS billing codes and reimbursement.  ### #11. FQHCs can better serve the underserved For many organizations, distance is their biggest problem. With RPM, distance is no issue. So serving that little farm town 80 miles away that hasn’t had a doctor since the 40s is no longer an issue. That’s not bait, either. It’s true. [Learn about how FQHCs can take advantage of the G0511 general care management code expansion. ](https://www.accuhealth.tech/fqhc-and-remote-patient-monitoring)   ![AdobeStock_355945742](https://www.accuhealth.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_355945742.jpeg?width=1000&height=667&name=AdobeStock_355945742.jpeg) ## Last But Not least, Your Patients At the end of the day, they are what we’re all here for.  ### #12. Reduce patient's financial burden We could also call this “improving access to care” or “reducing trips for the sake of their care.” All apply in this case.  No matter how you slice it, it’s definitely a benefit of RPM. *There is not one aspect of life for the average American healthcare participant that is less expensive.* If anything, even the slightest sign of increased spending is enough to scare someone off. So, by NOT asking them to travel as much out of their way, get a babysitter, pay for parking, and take time off of work, you’ll probably improve their entire experience of healthcare.  ### #13. Improves patient's satisfaction in their care Remote patient monitoring makes it easier for people to be active participants in their care, which in turn helps them become more satisfied with it.  ### #14. Patients feel more connected to their providers With more high-touch and real-time care, patients can better understand their provider's mindset, ideas, and suggestions. The patients can also just interact with the care team more. ### #15. Less confusion When you’re in healthcare, healthcare systems, medicine, and the way it all works makes perfect sense. But from the outside, it’s extremely confusing and difficult to understand. So, by providing more consistent health data (that is in an easy-to-understand format), patients will be more educated about their condition and treatment options.  They'll get feedback quicker than having to wait for a regular appointment. Accountability will increase with your patients. Since they know they're being monitored, the data you receive will be more accurate. This means if they stray from their management plan, like a spike in blood sugar or blood pressure, you will be alerted. ### #16. Better support for chronic patients With RPM, patients with chronic conditions have better all-around management. With certain conditions, this can mean:  - Preventing additional conditions - Helping patients manage their existing conditions with improved behaviors (they can see in real-time how their behavior affects their condition) - Accurate collection of information  - Consistent analysis of patient-generated data  With better access to their health info, it removes a large portion of stress and guesswork for both the provider and the patient. Diabetes is already stressful enough for patients to be diagnosed with and understand.  [RPM](https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/what-is-the-definition-of-remote-patient-monitoring-rpm) will also cut down on emergency room visits and even hospitalizations due to chronic conditions. By a patient improving their health management, there will be fewer risks for any costly or severe situation that requires emergency care. Patients can also receive better care regimens as their values change. If a patient is monitored regularly, the benefits of a better outcome and care will improve significantly. ### #17. Continuity Simply put, patients will have the benefit of continuity of care. This means better and faster follow-ups over time and giving them care that is more personalized while staying home and *away from medical facilities*. RPM also supports a patient's value-based care with a focus on preventative care and making it patient-centered.  When patients feel prioritized and cared for, they are more likely to follow through with healthcare recommendations and follow-up appointments. Additionally, they will be more likely to stick with you as a provider for the convenience of setting up remote monitoring appointments, thus increasing your consistent patient base.   ## The worst thing you can do is nothing.  Remote healthcare isn’t slowing down. At this point, you can either get on-board the train in a way that works for you and your organization, or you can stick to your guns and be beaten by your competitors.  With remote patient monitoring, everyone benefits. Yes, it takes time (31 days) to implement and be fully operational, but progress takes work. Accuhealth is here to be a solution whenever you find yourself ready to make the jump.  --- Filed under: - [RPM Benefits](https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/tag/rpm-benefits), - [RPM Info](https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/tag/rpm-info), - [Telehealth](https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/tag/telehealth) --- ## Related Posts Start swiping below to see related posts. ## Meet the Author Accuhealth is proud to feature content from industry-leading experts that contribute in-depth knowledge of Remote Patient Monitoring and Telehealth subject matter to our blog. ![David Medeiros](https://www.accuhealth.tech/hs-fs/hubfs/David_M._B.g__2_-removebg-preview.png?width=300&height=300&name=David_M._B.g__2_-removebg-preview.png) ### [David Medeiros](https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/author/david-medeiros) David Medeiros is a Remote Patient Monitoring expert with 10 years of clinical, telehealth and home care experience, specifically in Remote Patient Monitoring. With his team, David has been able to develop RPM/Telehealth from the early pilot years, to the industry leading juggernaut that Accuhealth is today. Follow David Medeiros on - [Visit David Medeiros's LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-medeiros-885860242/) - [Visit David Medeiros's Website ](https://accuhealth.tech) Ready to Setup Your Clinic? Just click the link below to talk to a member of our sales team or to learn more about our Remote Patient Monitoring solution and get your clinic setup in under 24 hours. [![Schedule a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7986850/7833cb86-9c3b-49fc-a567-88ea02117770.png) ](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7986850/7833cb86-9c3b-49fc-a567-88ea02117770) × Stay connected! Signup for the latest news in Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring. ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.accuhealth.tech/blog/benefits-of-remote-patient-monitoring-a-bright-future-for-healthcare" }, "headline": "Benefits of Remote Patient Monitoring - A Bright Future for Healthcare", "description": "Patients with chronic conditions have better management. With certain conditions, this can mean preventing certain conditions or helping patients manage theirs better with improved behaviors. This monitoring will allow for a better collection of information and analysis of patient-generated data. Information from chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension will help patients understand and hit their targets. When information is accurately and easily provided, it removes a large portion of stress and guesswork for both the provider and the patient. Diabetes is already stressful enough for patients to be diagnosed with and understand. The easier we make the monitoring process and ability to convey information to them on how to maintain their health, the more likely they will be to stick to these recommendations and live and long and healthy life. RPM will also cut down on emergency room visits and even hospitalizations due to chronic conditions. By a patient improving their management, there will be fewer risks for any costly or severe situation that requires emergency care. Patients can also receive better care regimens as their values change. If a patient is monitored regularly, the benefits of a better outcome and care will improve significantly. As Remote Patient Monitoring continues to advance, patients and the choices they make will significantly affect their condition. These can be from medications they take, weight management, diabetes, measuring their blood sugar, and even hypertension. Their data will allow you to make faster decisions to improve your patients' overall health. Another benefit of RPM is that patients will have more education when it comes to their condition and treatment options. They'll get feedback quicker than having to wait for a regular appointment. Accountability will increase with your patients. Since they know they're being monitored, the data you receive will be more accurate. This means if they stray from their management plan, like a spike in blood sugar or blood pressure, you may be alerted. Patients will have the benefit of continuity of care. This means better and faster follow-ups over time and giving them care that is more personalized while staying home and away from medical facilities. RPM also supports a patient's value-based care with a focus on preventative care and making it patient-centered. 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With certain conditions, this can mean preventing certain conditions or helping patients manage theirs better with improved behaviors. This monitoring will allow for a better collection of information and analysis of patient-generated data. Information from chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension will help patients understand and hit their targets. When information is accurately and easily provided, it removes a large portion of stress and guesswork for both the provider and the patient. Diabetes is already stressful enough for patients to be diagnosed with and understand. The easier we make the monitoring process and ability to convey information to them on how to maintain their health, the more likely they will be to stick to these recommendations and live and long and healthy life. RPM will also cut down on emergency room visits and even hospitalizations due to chronic conditions. By a patient improving their management, there will be fewer risks for any costly or severe situation that requires emergency care. Patients can also receive better care regimens as their values change. If a patient is monitored regularly, the benefits of a better outcome and care will improve significantly. As Remote Patient Monitoring continues to advance, patients and the choices they make will significantly affect their condition. These can be from medications they take, weight management, diabetes, measuring their blood sugar, and even hypertension. Their data will allow you to make faster decisions to improve your patients' overall health. Another benefit of RPM is that patients will have more education when it comes to their condition and treatment options. They'll get feedback quicker than having to wait for a regular appointment. Accountability will increase with your patients. Since they know they're being monitored, the data you receive will be more accurate. This means if they stray from their management plan, like a spike in blood sugar or blood pressure, you may be alerted. Patients will have the benefit of continuity of care. This means better and faster follow-ups over time and giving them care that is more personalized while staying home and away from medical facilities. RPM also supports a patient's value-based care with a focus on preventative care and making it patient-centered. When patients feel prioritized and cared for, they are more likely to follow through with healthcare recommendations and follow-up appointments. Additionally, they will be more likely to stick with you as a provider for the convenience of setting up remote monitoring appointments, thus giving you an increase in consistent patients." } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the benefits of Remote Patient Monitoring for the Staff?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Using Remote Patient Monitoring between a patient's regular doctor's visits, clinics and staff will see a vastly improved patient/provider relationship. This can mean keeping patients more engaged in their healthcare. It can lead to a healthier lifestyle for your patients and fewer visits to the office. You'll have more time in your schedule to care for more patients and will generate more revenue for the practice. Many patients can go months without a visit, may cancel, or even reschedule an appointment, which can decrease revenue. The Centers for Medicare and has offered for clinic billing. It has also removed some provisions that made the RPM program challenging for many staff and clinics. These codes provide an increased return on investment as they harness the care and operational benefits to the clinic and patients. The team no longer has to be in the same building as the provider delivering and managing the RPM services. Your clinic and staff will see a more straightforward implementation of RPM with their current workflows. RPM's easy-to-use technology provides the benefit of collecting vital patient data while using resources and talent better in daily activities. The technology can be easily integrated for ease of use for the staff. The setup for patients can take a minimal amount of time and additional software compliant with Medicare and other requirements mandated by the payer. It will also allow for detailed logs and information, with much of the equipment being compatible with most Bluetooth devices. RPM supplements staff's work with other interactions and makes it easier to obtain and access information. It also allows the team to interact more conveniently with a patient for more effective communication. Staff can care for more patients by eliminating barriers like distance or even care across state lines. These interactions can be done in an environment that is better for the patient. RPM allows all this to be done without sacrificing quality or the staff's attention to the patient. When the staff does not have to juggle between too many things at once, they are better able to manage patients and accuracy. Thus improving business as a whole for both you as the provider and for patients. Remote monitoring is the way of the future, the sooner you get on board the better business will be for your practice and the better health your patients will be in." } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the benefits of Remote Patient Monitoring for Providers?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "As a doctor, you want the best care for your patients. To do this, we need the correct information from your patient. RPM allows for a better collection of data to help you improve your patient's outcomes and health. It also logs all communication with your patients. This will give you a faster follow-up and allows you to work with the patient through your team to handle different tasks or manage their current conditions. RPM will also provide the additional benefit of allowing you to provide care for any of your at-risk patients. It will give you a more consistent revenue stream. With multiple payer billing codes and various requirements like patient-reported and device reported information, you can see more revenue enter your clinic. You'll also be able to see more patients and improve efficiency in treating their conditions. It also allows for better management for faster recovery, as you'll see data faster than waiting for the next office visit. As demand increases for providers, RPM offers more opportunities for doctors and nurses to connect with their patients, whether current or new. It allows you to spend your time on those who need . RPM also focuses on the shortage of care. As the focus shifts to higher quality of care, it strengthens the bond between you and your patients. 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If you remember, when the COVID-19 Pandemic started, few knew what remote healthcare was, let alone what it looked like. Now, it’s estimated that over 70 million Americans will be tracking medical data with remote devices. Combining that growing understanding with how much the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded CPT codes and definitions, it’s no surprise that remote patient monitoring has spread widely. For example, before 2024, we had four codes that covered remote patient monitoring. CPT 99453 - Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial (Reim. Rate $19.65) CPT 99454 - Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, device supply (Reim. Rate $46.50) CPT 99457 - Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, interactive communication, initial (Reim. Rate $48.14) CPT 99458 - Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, interactive communication, additional (Reim. Rate $38.64) These codes opened up the landscape for remote care during its spotlight moment, and now, the trend is here to stay and is reaching more care facilities, systems, and providers than ever before. Take the expansion of G0511, for example. Initially, the general care management code did not include any remote patient monitoring services—which completely restricted our FQHC and RHC friends. As of January 1st, 2024, that’s all changed. Now more than ever, the landscape is open, and the benefits of remote patient monitoring are waiting for you. The Perks for Providers Your clinical staff is the wind in your sails and the boots on the ground. So, it’s only fair that we first explore the benefits of RPM that they’d appreciate. #1. Prevents spread By not asking potentially sick people to travel and collect, you drastically reduce unnecessary exposure to infectious diseases and Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs). This is especially true for the immunocompromised, elderly, and clinical staff. #2. Improves data, which improves decisions More regular, consistent, and accurate readings of biometric data over an extended period of time will make providers' decision-making journeys way easier. With remote patient monitoring, the care team will be able to see how the symptoms (and data) change over time and adjust as needed. Seeing the change in real-time makes all the difference in providing accurate and comprehensive healthcare. #3. Increase the number of patients you can serve Not only does RPM increase the quality of care, but it also frees up time in the office/facility to bring in and care for more patients. #4. It's referral and retention-friendly As much as the culture of healthcare would argue, it does pay off to advance and lean into progress. For example, it makes your healthcare facility more competitive because patients both like and enjoy remote patient monitoring. Few actually enjoy going into the doctor’s office every time. Also, it can lead to more referrals. #5. Improve care plan adherence through improved self-management Sometimes, it can be hard for patients to balance all of their conditions. For example, those with the following might have a hard time keeping track of it all. Post-surgical recovery A care-intensive chronic condition More than one chronic condition (comorbidities) Maternal/child needs So, having condition-specific, easy-to-use remote monitoring technology that sends in the reading for them is both life-changing and great for their providers because they are so much more likely to take care of it. #6. Fights the physician shortage You are constantly strapped for time and good, consistent help. And we know that it’s just going to get worse. In this country alone, the number of people over the age of 65 is increasing dramatically every year. One major benefit of remote patient monitoring is that it reduces unnecessary hospital visits. That means that clinical staff and practitioners get a major time boost. #7. Supports the caregiver While this one is provider-adjacent, it’s still true. Giving caregivers access to patient health readings and progress means that they can better manage their loved one’s care (and outcomes) in a way that most struggle to do without. It can ease confusion and provide an incredible level of support when problems, questions, or emergencies pop up. What Benefits of RPM Can Admin Expect? Providers and clinical staff are extremely important, but that doesn’t mean we can dismiss the people keeping the lights on and the show running. Even your clinical staff can expect to enjoy the benefits of remote patient monitoring. #8. Improves clinical staff efficiency By integrating remote patient monitoring with your EHR system, you can cushion the overall patient journey. Less time is wasted trying to figure out what happened and how the patient got here. Instead, time is spent understanding real-time patient data, making decisions based on that, and moving forward. You’ll likely see the weight of over-scheduling significantly lifted due to the care provided virtually, which will help that overtired team out a lot. #9. Reduce the cost of care By proactively collecting data, the whole practice, facility, and organization enjoys a significant cost of care reduction. In-patient care is very expensive, so limiting unnecessary visits is a huge benefit of remote patient monitoring. Also, acute care and data collection can happen in the home, which means shorter stays—which is better for everyone. #10. Net patient revenue There is so much less overhead when care is provided remotely. Remote patient monitoring allows for more flexibility, improved workflows, and less financial strain on the whole organization (specifically administration), which increases net patient revenue year over year. And don’t forget about CMS billing codes and reimbursement. #11. FQHCs can better serve the underserved For many organizations, distance is their biggest problem. With RPM, distance is no issue. So serving that little farm town 80 miles away that hasn’t had a doctor since the 40s is no longer an issue. That’s not bait, either. It’s true. Learn about how FQHCs can take advantage of the G0511 general care management code expansion. Last But Not least, Your Patients At the end of the day, they are what we’re all here for. #12. Reduce patient's financial burden We could also call this “improving access to care” or “reducing trips for the sake of their care.” All apply in this case. No matter how you slice it, it’s definitely a benefit of RPM. There is not one aspect of life for the average American healthcare participant that is less expensive. If anything, even the slightest sign of increased spending is enough to scare someone off. So, by NOT asking them to travel as much out of their way, get a babysitter, pay for parking, and take time off of work, you’ll probably improve their entire experience of healthcare. #13. Improves patient's satisfaction in their care Remote patient monitoring makes it easier for people to be active participants in their care, which in turn helps them become more satisfied with it. #14. Patients feel more connected to their providers With more high-touch and real-time care, patients can better understand their provider's mindset, ideas, and suggestions. The patients can also just interact with the care team more. #15. Less confusion When you’re in healthcare, healthcare systems, medicine, and the way it all works makes perfect sense. But from the outside, it’s extremely confusing and difficult to understand. So, by providing more consistent health data (that is in an easy-to-understand format), patients will be more educated about their condition and treatment options. They'll get feedback quicker than having to wait for a regular appointment. Accountability will increase with your patients. Since they know they're being monitored, the data you receive will be more accurate. This means if they stray from their management plan, like a spike in blood sugar or blood pressure, you will be alerted. #16. Better support for chronic patients With RPM, patients with chronic conditions have better all-around management. With certain conditions, this can mean: Preventing additional conditions Helping patients manage their existing conditions with improved behaviors (they can see in real-time how their behavior affects their condition) Accurate collection of information Consistent analysis of patient-generated data With better access to their health info, it removes a large portion of stress and guesswork for both the provider and the patient. Diabetes is already stressful enough for patients to be diagnosed with and understand. RPM will also cut down on emergency room visits and even hospitalizations due to chronic conditions. By a patient improving their health management, there will be fewer risks for any costly or severe situation that requires emergency care. Patients can also receive better care regimens as their values change. If a patient is monitored regularly, the benefits of a better outcome and care will improve significantly. #17. Continuity Simply put, patients will have the benefit of continuity of care. This means better and faster follow-ups over time and giving them care that is more personalized while staying home and away from medical facilities. RPM also supports a patient's value-based care with a focus on preventative care and making it patient-centered. When patients feel prioritized and cared for, they are more likely to follow through with healthcare recommendations and follow-up appointments. Additionally, they will be more likely to stick with you as a provider for the convenience of setting up remote monitoring appointments, thus increasing your consistent patient base. The worst thing you can do is nothing. Remote healthcare isn’t slowing down. At this point, you can either get on-board the train in a way that works for you and your organization, or you can stick to your guns and be beaten by your competitors. With remote patient monitoring, everyone benefits. Yes, it takes time (31 days) to implement and be fully operational, but progress takes work. 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