Below you will find a list of the most recent posts made on the Accuhealth Blog tagged with the term: Industry. You may filter the posts using the right-hand sidebar to limit the visible content.
The Accuhealth Merger & What It Means For YOU
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7 minute read
You may have heard the news. As of July 9th, 2024, Accuhealth has merged with Signallamp, supported by additional investment from Sunstone. Since our inception, Accuhealth has worked to provide the best possible remote patient monitoring solution.
Origins of Telehealth The roots of telehealth can be traced back to the 19th century when the advent of telecommunication tools such as the telegraph and telephone laid the groundwork for remote medical consultations. Over the next decades, telehealth evolved in tandem with communication advancements.
Extended Telehealth Services and Locations At the close of 2021, Congress passed the 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act, extending specific telehealth provisions introduced during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) for an additional 151 days after the PHE concluded. Subsequently, in December 2022, the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (2023 CAA) further prolonged these measures until the end of 2024. As Congress considers the possibility of making these telehealth policies permanent, industry stakeholders have eagerly awaited updates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
One major change outlined in the 2024 Proposed Rule pertains to the reimbursement for remote monitoring services provided to new versus established patients. Currently, CMS provides a higher reimbursement rate for remote monitoring services delivered to new patients as compared to established patients. However, in the 2024 Proposed Rule, CMS is opting to eliminate this distinction and provide equal reimbursement rates for both new and established patients. This change aims to encourage providers to continue offering remote monitoring services to all patients, regardless of their status as new or established.
The Future of Machine Learning & AI in Remote Patient Monitoring
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9 minute read
In recent years, technological advancements have revolutionized the healthcare industry. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have emerged as powerful tools that have the potential to transform remote patient monitoring (RPM). By leveraging AI and ML algorithms, healthcare providers can gather and analyze vast amounts of patient data, enabling them to provide personalized care and make accurate predictions. In this blog post, we will explore the exciting prospects that AI and ML hold for remote patient monitoring and the likely impact they will have on the future of healthcare.
Accuhealth: The Fastest Growing RPM Company in North America
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13 minute read
Accuhealth Ranked 108 On Deloitte Fast 500 Accuhealth has been ranked 108th on the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list for North America. The list ranks the 500 fastest-growing companies in the technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech sectors in North America based on revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. Accuhealth achieved an impressive growth rate of 1,372% during this period, cementing its position as a major player in the remote patient monitoring industry. This recognition underscores Accuhealth's commitment to innovation and providing reliable solutions to the healthcare sector. In this blog post, we delve deeper into Accuhealth's journey toward achieving this impressive feat and explore what it means for the company and its clients.
What is Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)? In its simplest definition, RPM or Remote Patient Monitoring is the use of technology that allows for healthcare to be provided to patients at a distance. In other words, RPM simply entails using technology to collect, transmit, and analyze patient health data. Whether from home, or another remote setting external to a traditional clinic, RPM makes it possible to manage health without the added barriers created by physical care.
RPM is currently an evolving trend with a future that doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Now, this technology has shown an improvement in a patient’s quality of care within the medical field. It uses spans onsite locations like hospitals and clinics, along with patients at their homes and even remote areas far from a hospital.
Extensive Benefits By implementing Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), patients can effectively manage their chronic conditions and reduce the need for costly emergency room visits or hospitalizations. Regular monitoring of their health status can lead to better care regimens and improved outcomes. The choices patients make regarding their medications, weight management, diabetes, blood sugar levels, and hypertension can all be tracked through RPM, allowing healthcare providers to make faster decisions to improve their patients' overall health.
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