What is Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)?

What is Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)?

Remote patient monitoring is an innovative way that healthcare providers are using to treat chronic and acute conditions. With COVID-19 spurring faster adoption of telehealth and RPM, the subject of RPM involves the connection of digital tools that record healthcare data that is reviewed by an off-site provider. According to HHS, new treatment methods like RPM can help with the following conditions:

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Weight loss or gain

• Heart conditions

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Sleep apnea

• Asthma

Many of the devices that patients will use may be familiar to them, including:

• Weight scales

• Pulse oximeters

• Blood glucose meters

• Blood pressure monitors Telehealth.hhs.gov

At Lanton Law we have been monitoring the both exciting and emerging field of RPM. We fully anticipate the conversation to continue to evolve into further regulatory definitions as well as appropriate reimbursement schemes. 

Lanton Law is a national healthcare and technology boutique law and government affairs firm that closely monitors legislative, regulatory and legal developments for our clients. Our HealthIT practice can help stakeholders understand what’s at issue with topics like RPM, RTM and digital therapeutics so that we can help our valued clients. Contact us to learn about how either our legal or lobbying services can help you attain your goals.