Remote Patient Monitoring
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a healthcare technology platform that enables the collection, transmission, and analysis of patient health data from outside traditional clinical settings, typically using connected medical devices and software. It allows healthcare providers to track patients' vital signs, symptoms, and other health metrics in real-time or near-real-time, facilitating proactive care management and early intervention. RPM is commonly used for chronic disease management, post-operative care, and elderly monitoring to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions.
Developers should learn RPM to build or integrate systems that support telehealth, chronic care management, and value-based healthcare models, which are increasingly adopted due to aging populations and healthcare cost pressures. Specific use cases include developing applications for diabetes monitoring with glucose sensors, heart failure management with weight scales and blood pressure cuffs, and post-discharge recovery tracking after surgeries. RPM skills are valuable in health tech startups, hospital IT departments, and medical device companies focusing on digital health solutions.