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Geisinger and Noteworth launch virtual care platform to help control chronic diseases Newly launched ConnectedCare365 offers remote patient monitoring, AI and data analysis tools.
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Geisinger has announced the launch of ConnectedCare365, a virtual care delivery platform for remote patient monitoring, artificial intelligence and data analysis tools.
The new virtual care delivery system is aimed at tracking the health of patients with chronic diseases to improve outcomes.
Clinicians will also be able to triage and prioritize care for high-risk patients because of the system s ability to analyze patient-generated data and relevant information from the electronic health record. Geisinger care teams can use the platform to transition patient care after discharge from the hospital.
How To Maximize Medical Device Patient Retention
By Teresa McArthur and Belinda Matthews, Cecelia Health
The accelerated shift to telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic has given patients greater autonomy. However, this benefit is not without its challenges, particularly for patients who use medical devices at home to manage chronic health conditions. These difficulties revolve around three common areas:
Onboarding a patient to a new medical device
Efficiency for patients and providers
Continuous monitoring
Left unresolved, these issues inevitably cause poor patient retention for medical device companies. Fortunately, the pandemic has presented new opportunities to remedy these issues by harnessing the power of telehealth.