Remote Patient Monitoring for Patients with Hypertension or Diabetes

Abstract

Hypertension and diabetes impose significant burdens on healthcare systems, leading to high costs and adverse health outcomes. To address these challenges, remote patient monitoring has emerged as a promising strategy for managing these chronic diseases. Clinical trials have demonstrated its effectiveness in improving blood pressure and glucose control while also being cost-effective in hypertension and diabetes management. However, the real-world implementation of remote patient monitoring presents uncertainties.

This study aims to explore the advantages and obstacles associated with remote patient monitoring for hypertension and diabetes management, utilizing real-world data from Texas Medicaid clients. Specifically, the study seeks to achieve the following objectives: (1) assess the adherence of Texas Medicaid patients to daily blood pressure and glucose monitoring when supported by a remote monitoring services company on a daily basis; (2) evaluate the impact of an adherence reminder call intervention on the rate of daily transmission; (3) investigate the potential correlation between daily adherence and blood pressure and glucose control; and (4) examine the association between remote patient monitoring and hospital charges related to circulatory system diseases. To accomplish these goals, the study will utilize data obtained from a remote patient monitoring company serving Texas Medicaid patients, along with hospital claims from the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

These insights can inform future strategies to optimize remote patient monitoring interventions, ultimately leading to improved healthcare outcomes for individuals with these chronic conditions.