Top Five Reasons Care Coordinators Benefit from Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is transforming how healthcare is delivered, offering significant advantages for patients and healthcare teams alike. For care coordinators, in particular, RPM provides invaluable tools to track and manage patient health more efficiently. By continuously monitoring patients' vital signs and conditions from afar, RPM enables a higher level of care without requiring constant in-person visits. Below are the top five reasons why RPM services are beneficial for care coordinators.
1: RPM Improves Patient Outcomes
One of the biggest advantages of RPM is how it improves patient outcomes. By tracking vital signs and other health metrics in real-time, care coordinators can detect potential health issues early, allowing for quick interventions. This is especially important for patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension. Early detection and timely treatment prevent complications,
2: Increased Access for Rural Patients
For patients living in rural areas, healthcare access can be a significant challenge. Many of these patients face long travel times to reach medical facilities, which often leads to missed appointments and gaps in care. RPM bridges this gap by providing continuous monitoring from the patient’s home. As care coordinators, we can stay connected with these patients without the need for frequent in-person visits, ensuring they receive the care they need without the logistical hurdles.
3: Enhanced Care for Veterans
Veterans often face unique healthcare challenges, particularly when dealing with service-related conditions like PTSD or physical injuries. RPM enables us to closely monitor veterans’ health metrics, allowing for personalized care plans tailored to their specific needs. Telehealth and RPM services are particularly beneficial for veterans, many of whom live in underserved or remote locations. Through RPM, we can offer them the same level of care they’d receive in a hospital setting, but in the comfort of their own homes.
4: Proactive Care Management
RPM allows care coordinators to take a proactive approach to patient management. Instead of waiting for patients to report symptoms or come in for appointments, we have real-time data at our fingertips. This enables us to adjust treatment plans on the fly, track progress, and engage patients in their own care more effectively.
5: Streamlined Communication
With RPM, communication between patients, care coordinators, and healthcare providers becomes more efficient. The seamless flow of data and health information helps us quickly coordinate interventions and collaborate with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care. This streamlining allows us to focus more on the patient's needs and less on administrative work.
In conclusion, RPM is an essential tool that empowers care coordinators to provide better, more connected care for patients, especially veterans and those in rural areas. At Valor Healthcare, RPM is helping us revolutionize the way we care for our patients, improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of care across the board.
Jade Valdez, BSN, RN | Account Manager | Jade Valdez, BSN, RN, is an experienced Account Manager at Valor Healthcare, specializing in managing strategic relationships with Veterans Health Affairs (VHA) and supporting Remote Patient Monitoring-Home Telehealth (RPM-HT) programs. She works closely with federal customers, clinical directors, and care coordinators to ensure seamless service delivery, patient engagement, and program success. With a strong background as a Registered Nurse, Jade has extensive experience in patient care across orthopedic, med-surg, postpartum, and progressive care units, along with expertise in case management and care coordination. Her prior roles in claims processing and administrative support showcase her versatility and organizational skills. Known for her dedication, exceptional interpersonal abilities, and ability to integrate clinical expertise with administrative functions, Jade excels in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and building strong client partnerships.
