Effect of Remote Patient Monitoring on Stage 2 Hypertension This study demonstrates the association between remote patient monitoring (RPM) with care coaching and a significant reduction in high blood pressure in Medicare patients.
Hypertension remains a significant public health concern worldwide, contributing to a substantial burden of cardiovascular disease and related mortality and leading to an annual health care cost of approximately $131 billion in the US. Annual medical costs for individuals with hypertension are up to $2500 higher than for those without the condition. The annual cost of providing RPM is $1260, approximately half the cost of unsuccessfully treated hypertension. Chronic Condition
A study from the University of Michigan found that hospitalizations dropped by more than half (59%) among such patients in the following six months after they took part in a remote patient monitoring program while at home. Each patient received a kit of devices to take their temperature, blood pressure, blood oxygen and weight, and a tablet that gathers data from the devices and asks questions about their symptoms. The tablet automatically and instantly sends all this information to a medical team at U-M Health that can escalate patients to higher levels of care when needed. The Patient Monitoring at Home program at U-M Health has more than paid for itself, with a $12 million return on investment thanks to avoided hospitalizations
A study in the American Journal of Managed Care found that using patient post-discharge digital engagement (PDDE) programs provide efficient additional touch points between patients and providers.
Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and admitted to a US military treatment facility who received virtual care (VC), and remote patient monitoring (RPM) services met 85 percent wearable adherence and no increases in 30-day readmissions or emergency department visits. Monitored patients triggered a manageable number of alarms/day for the monitoring–team-to-patient ratio. Despite only enrolling 13% of COVID-19 patients at centers where it was available, the program offered substantial savings averaged across all patients in those centers without adversely affecting clinical outcomes. Total net savings were estimated at US $2.3 million in the first year of the program across the US Military Health System.
A study to test the feasibility of TASC (Telehealth After Stroke Care), a post-acute stroke care model integrating nurse-supported home BP telemonitoring, tailored infographics, and multidisciplinary team video visits, found that enhancing post-acute stroke care with home BP telemonitoring is feasible to improve hypertension in an underserved setting and should be tested in a definitive randomized clinical trial. Patients in TASC experienced a systolic blood precure decline of around 16 mmHg while those in usual care increased 3 mmHg.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials A review of randomized controlled trials found that remote management significantly reduced glycated hemoglobin, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Components of the remote management interventions tested were identified as patient education, risk factor monitoring, coaching on monitoring, consultations, and pharmacological management.
In JAMA Viewpoint, authors assess lessons learned about remote patient monitoring after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study projected that remote monitoring could potentially be associated with 87% fewer hospitalizations, 77% fewer deaths, reduced per-patient costs of $11 472 over standard care, and gains of 0.013 quality-adjusted life-years. Researchers concluded that the shift of monitoring should be based on need and not location.
The 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association blood pressure (BP) guideline provides a Class IA recommendation for the use of home BP monitoring, team-based care, and telehealth strategies to improve BP control among patients with hypertension. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of home BP telemonitoring with remote hypertension management among a predominately rural and low-income population. The results show that home BP telemonitoring with remote hypertension management in a rural and low-income population is feasible and associated with significant BP reduction.
Established technology, operational infrastructure, and nursing resources were leveraged to develop a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program for ambulatory management of patients with COVID-19. Among all 7074 evaluated patients, the RPM technology engagement rate was 78.9%. Rates of emergency department visit and hospitalization within 30 days of enrollment were 11.4% and 9.4%, respectively, and the 30-day mortality rate was 0.4%. A multisite RPM program for management of acute COVID-19 illness is feasible, safe, and associated with a low mortality rate.
- An overview of how RPM has evolved post-pandemic and its impact on chronic care, with data from a 2025 JMIR study demonstrating increased medication adherence and reduced ER visits with telehealth use jmir.org.Explores challenges and future directions of RPM programs in health systems.
Describes the benefits of AWVs for patient and provider. Cites studies (CHESS Health Solutions) noting that AWVs stimulate patient engagement, improve satisfaction, and “ultimately enhance health outcomes.” chesshealthsolutions.com. Also addresses common challenges and how to overcome them (e.g., using nurses or dedicated teams to conduct AWVs).
Covers how to combine technology (apps, devices, AI) with human touch. Points to evidence that telehealth improves satisfaction for both patients and providers when integrated well jmir.org. Discusses Brilliant Care’s approach of daily tech-enabled monitoring plus nurse intervention.
Explains how investing in preventive services like AWVs and chronic care management saves costs long-term. Uses STAT News data about 5.7% reduction in costs after AWVs for high-risk patients statnews.com. and other studies to make the business case for preventive care efforts.
Analyzes why telehealth and remote care improve patient satisfaction, especially for those with mobility or access issues. Quotes research: telemedicine produces higher satisfaction among patients and providers jmir.org. Includes patient testimonials from our program about convenience and feeling cared for.
Investigates the techniques to induce lasting behavior change (diet, exercise, med adherence). References psychological research on remote coaching and accountability, as well as real outcomes like improved adherence rates observed in our diabetic patients after remote coaching (supported by a meta-analysis of RPM improving HbA1c by 0.42% researchgate.net.)
A detailed case study of a hypertensive population monitored remotely. Shows before/after data: e.g., proportion of patients with controlled BP rose from 50% to 85% in 6 months, aligning with findings that home BP telemonitoring yields better control formative.jmir.org. Discusses the interventions applied and patient perspectives.
Explores how programs like Brilliant Care can specifically help community clinics and safety-net providers. Cites improvement in preventive care (CDC stat: 100k lives could be saved with recommended preventive care chesshealthsolutions.com) and how our model adapts to lower health literacy and resource constraints. Highlights a partnership success with a community health center.
Reviews the current landscape of billing for RPM and CCM (e.g., Medicare CPT codes) telehealth.hhs.govtelehealth.hhs.gov. Explains how providers can implement these programs and get paid, addressing common concerns or misconceptions. Uses HHS and CMS sources to ensure accuracy.
Focuses on why chronic care programs are vital for MA plans (Star ratings, member retention). Pulls in data like increased preventive services usage among those with AWVs statnews.com and better medication adherence from remote support.
A roundup of key research findings: e.g., RPM’s effect on blood pressure (American Heart Association study showing telemonitoring reduced BP ~13/5 mmHg) formative.jmir.org, CCM’s effect on cost (CMMI data, as noted earlier), etc. This article compiles evidence to validate programs like ours to skeptics with numbers and citations.
An forward-looking piece predicting trends: greater use of AI in triage, expansion to remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) telehealth.hhs.gov, more home-based diagnostics, etc. References emerging studies or pilot programs (for example, hospital-at-home models, or AI detecting heart failure via RPM trends).
Addresses how services like ours alleviate provider and staff burnout. Uses stats like physicians spending 2+ hours on EHR after work, much on inbox tasks pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, and how delegating those (e.g., to our inbox management) can reduce burnout odds by significant percentages