Vital Decision: How to select the right RPM vendor partner for your healthcare organization?
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We’ve learned a lot since December 1, 2020, when the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized new policies for Remote Patient Monitoring — what not to do at the practice level when beginning an RPM program, what realistic revenue expectations should be and why, and how the breadth and depth of “integration” can vary dramatically amongst vendors and EHR’s alike.
Our industrywide predictions that RPM would rapidly overshadow the CMS counterpart Chronic Care Management (CCM) proved largely false, and now we see that RPM and CCM go hand in hand – comprehensive remote patient care requires people and technology.
As we continue to adapt to our new “normal” and practices look to remote care management solutions to keep up with demand, how do you find a solution that is the right fit for your organization? We’ve compiled the questions you need to ask when deciding on an RPM vendor to ensure your program is effective and sustainable.
Do you offer Chronic Care Management and Remote Patient Monitoring, or solely RPM?
- Chronic Care Management (CCM)
- Specialized Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) programs
- Annual Wellness Visits for increased patient engagement
- Transitional Care Management (TCM) solutions proven to decrease hospital readmission rates
Do you offer comprehensive integration with Azalea Health, or will I need to login to a third-party platform? What does your integration entail?
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Who will enroll and market the remote care program to my Medicare patients?
Who will perform the work to monitor my patients’ data real-time?
How and where are devices stored, provisioned, and shipped to my patients?
What kind of devices are available, and will my patients have to setup devices themselves?
We believe in offering the easiest experience to providers and your patients. We have found that the most reliable devices are those with built-in cellular chips that avoid the complexity of Bluetooth and instead send data wirelessly to our platform without any patient interaction. Our cellular-connected home hub device provides configuration free device connection, on demand support and 24/7 emergency response. We offer a wide range of ancillary cellular devices, such as connected blood pressure monitors, weight scales, blood glucose meters, spirometers, and pulse oximeters, requiring no Wi-Fi connection, Bluetooth pairing, or setup.
Have existing wearable devices? Our RevUp application has the ability to connect with these, too. We’ll work with your practice to determine the best device connections for your unique program, designed for long-term compliance with remote care.
Do you automatically generate claims in Azalea each month?
How much revenue can my practice expect?
Many vendors offer revenue calculators with unrealistic assumptions of profits. We pride ourselves in setting straightforward, attainable goals for each of our partnerships, customized for your practice’s Medicare population. Contact us today for a picture of sustained program success and a tailored practice pro forma.
About MD Revolution + Azalea Health
As a strategic partner, MD Revolution’s Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solutions provide a seamless experience for the practice, fully integrated with Azalea’s electronic health records, revenue cycle management, data insights, and telehealth solutions designed for rural and community practices and hospitals. Quick to deploy and intuitive to use, our partnership ensures better care coordination and communication – enabling better outcomes and a meaningful competitive advantage. Learn more at https://mdrevolution.com/partner/azalea/
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