The Hospital at Home
The Internet of Things (IoT) is extending care beyond the hospital walls. **Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)** devices are streaming vital signs to doctors, preventing emergencies before they happen.
Trending Devices
- Smart Inhalers: Track usage and environmental triggers for asthma patients.
- Connected Glucometers: Automatically log blood sugar levels for diabetics, alerting caregivers to spikes.
- Wearable ECG Monitors: Detect atrial fibrillation (AFib) in real-time for heart patients.
The Data Deluge
The challenge is no longer getting data, but engaging with it. ‘Alert fatigue’ is real. Smart algorithms act as a filter, only notifying the doctor when data deviates from the patient’s personalized baseline.
Reimbursement is Driving Adoption
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) has introduced CPT codes that reimburse physicians for time spent reviewing RPM data. This financial incentive has exploded the market for connected health devices in the US.
