Hospital readmissions—when a patient is re-admitted to the hospital shortly after being discharged—represent a significant quality-of-care challenge and a substantial financial burden on healthcare systems. Unplanned re-hospitalizations, particularly within 30 days of discharge, often signal a breakdown in post-discharge care. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is emerging as a powerful, data-driven solution, actively bridging the gap between hospital and home care and demonstrating significant success in keeping patients healthy and out of the hospital.

How RPM Intervenes to Prevent Readmissions

Remote Patient Monitoring utilizes technology to allow healthcare providers to track a patient’s physiological data and other health metrics from a distance, typically after they return home from a hospital stay. This continuous, real-time connection fundamentally changes post-discharge management from a reactive to a proactive care model.

1. Early Detection of Deterioration

The most critical function of RPM in preventing readmissions is its ability to provide real-time health data. Patients … Read More