AMGA Calls on Congress to Advance Value-Based Care, Support Providers

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Congress should focus on advancing value-based care by investing in proper infrastructure, incentivizing patient engagement, and supporting continuous telehealth coverage, according to the American Medical Group Association (AMGA). The organization sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing appreciation for their efforts to support healthcare providers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the letter urged leaders to improve the Medicare program…

Remote Patient Monitoring Best Practices: Tips For Setting Your RPM Program Up For Success

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With the advent of mHealth devices and telehealth platforms, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has gained traction as a legitimate care pathway. Using connected health tools that can track patients at home as they go about their daily routines, care providers can now monitor patients’ vital signs, adjust care plans on the fly, intervene when necessary,…

Keys to Building a Successful RPM Program

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For the past 15 years, virtual health has been heralded as the next disruptor, a game-changer in connected care delivery. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated its clinical and cost-effectiveness, pushing against structural barriers that had previously slowed health system investments in integrated virtual health applications.  Regulatory changes and federal benefits have further encouraged hospitals and health…