NEW! BPM Pro 2, the first cellular blood pressure monitor to collect patient-reported outcomes.
Article

How to Start a Remote Patient Monitoring Program Without Creating Extra Workload

4 min read

Even though remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs come with a host of benefits for both patients and providers, the idea of starting one can be daunting for busy medical practices. But with the right preparation and support in place, establishing a remote patient monitoring program doesn’t have to create additional burdens. In some cases, it can actually help to lighten the load. Here’s how to get up and running without taxing existing resources.

7 Tips to Start a Successful RPM Program

Many medical practices are eager to begin their own remote patient monitoring programs but are wary of adding extra workload to their staff. Here are seven tips that will help you avoid creating unnecessary work for your team.

1. Start with a pilot program

There are many patient populations who may benefit from remote patient monitoring. But creating a large, multi-population program from scratch can overwhelm office staff, healthcare providers, and patients. Inevitably, you’ll make some mistakes and need to adjust the program once it’s underway. Starting with a small pilot group of between 25 to 50 patients allows the physicians to effectively evaluate the clinical workflow while also testing out billing.

2. Identify the patient population most likely to benefit from remote patient monitoring

Which patient population should you start with for your pilot group? Begin by identifying the patient population that is most likely to reap the biggest benefits. Once you’ve ironed out the wrinkles in your program and are experiencing positive gains in health outcomes and profitability, it’s time to consider expanding your program to include additional patient populations that are likely to benefit.

3. Create a well-rounded team with the needed expertise

When planning a remote patient monitoring program launch, include team members with different skill sets and experience. A well-rounded team may include an office staff member, healthcare provider, IT support, and others. Diverse teams are better able to anticipate and plan around potential roadblocks to implementation.

4. Define the entire process from beginning to end

It’s far from ideal to build the airplane once it’s flying. Chart out each step in the process of creating an RPM program, from sourcing devices to educating patients and staff to ongoing support before the official launch. Be sure to gather input from team members to make sure all angles are covered.

5. Use quality devices

Efforts at persuading patients of the benefits of remote patient technology will be largely undermined by poor quality, buggy devices that don’t perform as promised. Make sure the connected device manufacturer you choose has a reputation for designing medical-grade quality, intuitive, easy-to-use devices and quality customer support.

6. Provide training for all stakeholders

It takes a village to plan and launch a remote patient monitoring program. Providing training to everyone involved increases the chances of a smooth rollout. Well-trained office staff and healthcare providers are better equipped, and patient training will help to educate patients as they learn to use this new technology.

7. Evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program

Before expanding your existing program, monitor how effective your current program has been. No remote patient monitoring program launch is perfect, but you and your patients should be experiencing measurable benefits like improved health outcomes and enhanced profitability. Based on your learnings, you can then make improvements to your RPM program, evolving it over time.

Withings Health Solutions Makes Remote Patient Monitoring Easy

Withings Health Solutions offers a full line of intuitive health tech devices and the support healthcare providers need to begin or expand their remote patient monitoring program. Withings devices are ready to use right out of the box, making habitual use easy. Designed to easily integrate into patients’ daily lives, these user-friendly devices reliably deliver vital participant data to professionals overseeing their care. As an example, 94% of users are still using their scales one year after their purchase. Healthcare providers gain a comprehensive view of patient health data via a secure platform for tracking patient information in a visual format and receiving alerts.

Intuitive device design: Withings offers a full lineup of remote patient monitoring devices including blood pressure monitors, scales, sleep mat, and activity trackers. Remote patient monitoring devices only benefit patients when they’re used. That’s why every Withings product has been designed from the ground up with the end user’s experience in mind.

Connectivity options to meet every patient’s needs: Withings devices support a range of connectivity options including cellular, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

Secure healthcare provider access to patient health data: Withings RPM provides accurate, patient-centric data to better monitor health parameters and efficiently manage participants. Providers can easily access a comprehensive dashboard, view metrics at a glance, view long-term trends, and dive into relevant details.

Engineering and logistical support Withings offers additional support that makes it easy for medical practices to focus on providing quality care, rather than on product set-up, including direct shipping of the device to patients, and technical EHR integration assistance. We’re committed to provide the level of support you need to make your patient monitoring program a success.

Ready to Get Started with Your RPM Program?

Launching a successful, scalable remote patient monitoring program doesn’t require draining critical resources used to support daily operations. With intentional planning and a pilot start with gradual growth, providers can establish a well-positioned remote patient monitoring program.

Discover how Withings Health Solutions can help you build an effective remote patient monitoring program.

Don’t miss out,  subscribe to get the latest content updates.  

Related Content

WP_Query Object ( [query] => Array ( [post_type] => post [post_status] => publish [orderby] => date [order] => DESC [ignore_sticky_posts] => 1 [post__not_in] => Array ( [0] => 380 ) [cat] => 18 [posts_per_page] => 3 ) [query_vars] => Array ( [post_type] => post [post_status] => publish [orderby] => date [order] => DESC [ignore_sticky_posts] => 1 [post__not_in] => Array ( [0] => 380 ) [cat] => 18 [posts_per_page] => 3 [error] => [m] => [p] => 0 [post_parent] => [subpost] => [subpost_id] => [attachment] => [attachment_id] => 0 [name] => [pagename] => [page_id] => 0 [second] => [minute] => [hour] => [day] => 0 [monthnum] => 0 [year] => 0 [w] => 0 [category_name] => articles [tag] => [tag_id] => [author] => [author_name] => [feed] => [tb] => [paged] => 0 [meta_key] => [meta_value] => [preview] => [s] => [sentence] => [title] => [fields] => [menu_order] => => [category__in] => Array ( ) [category__not_in] => Array ( ) [category__and] => Array ( ) [post__in] => Array ( ) [post_name__in] => Array ( ) [tag__in] => Array ( ) [tag__not_in] => Array ( ) [tag__and] => Array ( ) [tag_slug__in] => Array ( ) [tag_slug__and] => Array ( ) [post_parent__in] => Array ( ) [post_parent__not_in] => Array ( ) [author__in] => Array ( ) [author__not_in] => Array ( ) [search_columns] => Array ( ) [suppress_filters] => [cache_results] => 1 [update_post_term_cache] => 1 [update_menu_item_cache] => [lazy_load_term_meta] => 1 [update_post_meta_cache] => 1 [nopaging] => [comments_per_page] => 50 [no_found_rows] => ) [tax_query] => WP_Tax_Query Object ( [queries] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [taxonomy] => category [terms] => Array ( [0] => 18 ) [field] => term_id [operator] => IN [include_children] => 1 ) ) [relation] => AND [table_aliases:protected] => Array ( [0] => wp_term_relationships ) [queried_terms] => Array ( [category] => Array ( [terms] => Array ( [0] => 18 ) [field] => term_id ) ) [primary_table] => wp_posts [primary_id_column] => ID ) [meta_query] => WP_Meta_Query Object ( [queries] => Array ( ) [relation] => [meta_table] => [meta_id_column] => [primary_table] => [primary_id_column] => [table_aliases:protected] => Array ( ) [clauses:protected] => Array ( ) [has_or_relation:protected] => ) [date_query] => [request] => SELECT SQL_CALC_FOUND_ROWS wp_posts.ID FROM wp_posts LEFT JOIN wp_term_relationships ON (wp_posts.ID = wp_term_relationships.object_id) WHERE 1=1 AND wp_posts.ID NOT IN (380) AND ( wp_term_relationships.term_taxonomy_id IN (18) ) AND wp_posts.post_type = 'post' AND ((wp_posts.post_status = 'publish')) GROUP BY wp_posts.ID ORDER BY wp_posts.post_date DESC LIMIT 0, 3 [posts] => Array ( [0] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1679 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2024-10-21 15:39:37 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-10-21 15:39:37 [post_content] =>

BPM Pro2 is advancing remote blood pressure monitoring as a first-of-its-kind device complete with exclusive features for increased patient engagement and data reliability. This device makes it easy for patients to not only capture their blood pressure and heart rate but for care teams to have better insights into what these readings mean.

Addressing Challenges in Remote Patient Monitoring
Accurate at-home blood pressure monitoring can be difficult. Patients might take readings under improper conditions—crossed legs, just after physical activity, or without sufficient rest—leading to inaccurate data and unnecessary concern. This not only frustrates patients but also increases provider workloads as they deal with troubleshooting and sifting through inconsistent readings.

Remote monitoring can also be resource-intensive for care teams. Providers often spend valuable time reminding patients to take measurements or trying to understand what's driving abnormal blood pressure readings without sufficient context.

 

How BPM Pro 2 Elevates Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring
With BPM Pro 2, both patients and care teams are empowered with a suite of advanced features designed to enhance data reliability and reduce provider workload.

Advanced Data Reliability: 

  • Device Education -  Patients are guided through best practices for taking their blood pressure readings via easy-to-follow visual instructions. 
    • Example: A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that nearly one-third of patients taking blood pressure readings at home were doing so incorrectly, leading to unreliable data. Many patients in the study had improper cuff placement, incorrect posture, or didn’t rest before taking a measurement, resulting in readings that were higher than their true blood pressure. This can lead to unnecessary treatment changes or medication adjustments. With BPM Pro 2, the Device Education feature ensures that patients are given visual guidance directly on the device, showing them how to properly sit, place the cuff, and remain still during the measurement process. This not only leads to more accurate data but also reduces the burden on providers who would otherwise have to troubleshoot or repeat readings
  • Retake Measure - The device can be configured to automatically cue the patients to retake their blood pressure if it hits a certain predetermined threshold.
    • Example: Imagine a patient takes their blood pressure after a stressful phone call or strenuous activity, resulting in an unusually high reading. With the Retake Alert, if the blood pressure reading exceeds a set threshold, BPM Pro 2 will prompt the patient to wait and retake the measurement after a brief rest period. This feature helps ensure that providers receive more accurate readings and reduces unnecessary calls to the care team, ultimately saving time and preventing undue patient anxiety.
  • Patient Insights - With Patient Insights, simple and customized questions can be asked to patients on the screen of the device to capture additional information such as symptoms, medication adherence, sleep patterns, and screening questionnaires.
    • Example: After a blood pressure reading, the device may ask, “Did you take your blood pressure medication today?” or “Have you experienced any headaches or dizziness?” This data provides care teams with a more complete understanding of the patient’s condition, helping them differentiate between routine fluctuations and signs of more serious health events. 

Elevated Patient Experience

BPM Pro 2 elevates the patient experience through a range of thoughtfully designed features. It offers personalized health nudges, allowing care teams to send motivational messages at key moments in the patient’s health journey. For example, a patient who has consistently measured their blood pressure for a week may receive a congratulatory message, boosting their engagement with their treatment plan. The device’s bold text and color-coded feedback system make results easy to interpret, particularly for older adults or those with vision impairments, by turning red when blood pressure is elevated. 


With seamless connectivity, BPM Pro 2 automatically sends data to care teams via cellular, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth—perfect for patients in rural areas or without smartphones. Its elegant design and compact carrying case empower patients to take the device on the go, reducing the feeling of being burdened by a medical device. The inclusion of interchangeable XL cuffs ensures accurate readings for patients of all sizes, preventing inaccurate readings due to improper fit. With a long battery life lasting up to six months, patients can confidently stay on top of their health without frequent recharging concerns.

Why BPM Pro 2 Matters for Providers and Patients

BPM Pro 2 is designed to make remote patient monitoring more accessible, reliable, and patient-centric. It addresses key pain points in remote healthcare, enabling providers to gather more accurate data with less effort, while patients experience a more user-friendly and engaging tool. This improved engagement fosters better adherence to care plans and leads to improved outcomes for managing chronic heart conditions like hypertension and heart failure.

 

With BPM Pro 2, patients not only capture vital data like blood pressure and heart rate—they also gain insights into what their readings mean. Providers, in turn, receive more comprehensive information to tailor interventions and improve the quality of care. This dual empowerment creates a more collaborative healthcare experience, ensuring that both patients and providers have the tools they need for success.

Learn more about BPM Pro 2

Contact Us [post_title] => What is BPM Pro2? The Next Generation of Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring [post_excerpt] => Calibrate partnered with Withings Health Solutions to use their cellular-enabled scale, Body Pro, to support their tens of thousands of members in tracking their weight daily. Withings Body Pro was customized to enhance the Calibrate member experience and ensure members can seamlessly track their weight. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => what-is-bpm-pro2-the-next-generation-of-remote-blood-pressure-monitoring [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-10-21 17:32:09 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-10-21 17:32:09 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://withingshealthsolutions.com/?p=1679 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [1] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1626 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2024-09-17 14:19:51 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-09-17 14:19:51 [post_content] =>

According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Recent studies have suggested that effectively treating obesity with GLP-1 agonists may be key to improving overall heart health. These findings are promising — but additional study is necessary, further highlighting the need for accurate GLP-1 patient data and consistent at-home health monitoring.

 

Healthcare providers can benefit from high-precision remote monitoring tools like cellular connected scales and blood pressure monitors that offer daily insight into a patient’s weight, BMI, body composition, heart rate, blood pressure and more. With more reliable and consistent patient data, care teams can make more informed decisions about a patient’s GLP-1 medication dosage and overall care plan. 

Challenges Surrounding Cardiovascular Health

Right now, only one in four adults in the U.S. with hypertension (defined as blood pressure consistently above 130/80 mm Hg) has the condition well managed. Care teams have long struggled to find effective means to help their patients achieve better blood pressure control. It’s a challenge due to patients’ lack of adherence to long-term medication use, as well as difficulties in identifying poor blood pressure control and modifying therapy accordingly.

 

Healthcare providers already prescribe a range of medications, including diuretics, beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors, to help patients get their blood pressure into a safe range. Safely administering blood pressure medications – with or without the addition of GLP-1s – is a balancing act. Even in the best of circumstances, patients often need dose adjustments.

 

Though titration of hypertension medication has been based on in-office blood pressure measurements, this has proven to be inadequate. Readings in an office setting may be artificially elevated due to white coat syndrome. In fact, the fallibility of these measurements led the International Society of Hypertension to recommend that hypertension diagnosis be confirmed by out–of-office blood pressure monitoring.

 

Even if in-office readings were 100% accurate, it’s simply not practical for patients to come to the office for daily monitoring to see how they’re adjusting to blood pressure medication.

The Value of Remote Biomarker Monitoring

While emerging therapies like GLP-1s hold the promise of reducing blood pressure, they’re not yet approved specifically for that purpose. Plus, studies have found that some GLP-1 medications may increase a patient’s heart rate.The novelty and uncertainty surrounding the effects of GLP-1s highlight the value of long-term at-home monitoring of weight, blood pressure, and other daily biomarkers under real-world conditions. This ensures that care teams can promptly access necessary data for timely intervention.

 

In addition, health programs can analyze the data they collect from in-home devices and produce robust research demonstrating the value of their program and GLP-1 treatment approach. Continuous remote monitoring not only equips healthcare professionals with the insights needed for precise decision-making — it also lays the groundwork for pioneering developments in personalized medicine and proactive health management strategies.

Motivating Patients on Their Health Journeys

Providers agree that non pharmacological lifestyle interventions are also crucial to improving a patient’s cardiovascular health. Studies have found that tailored and personalized health messages can be particularly effective in motivating patients to make healthy lifestyle choices. But this can be time-consuming for providers. 

 

With more advanced monitoring devices that go beyond biomarker tracking, patients can receive automated messages and alerts from their care teams based on their daily measurements.These notifications appear on the screen of their medical device and may celebrate a milestone or serve as a medication or appointment reminder. 

 

Fortunately, nearly a quarter of Americans are already using monitoring technology to help with motivation and accountability for health goals. Incorporating patient monitoring technology takes this one step further. 

Finding an Accurate, Insightful Solution

 

Kristin Baier, MD, VP of Clinical Development at Calibrate, a leading clinician-guided and value-based obesity treatment program, expressed the need to ensure safety and appropriate weight loss rates for patients on GLP-1 medication who are remotely monitored by healthcare providers. She noted the challenge of not being able to physically assess health metrics like weight and blood pressure without patients visiting a clinic and wanted to ensure the seamless transfer of data into the company’s electronic medical records for long-term tracking. Remotely monitoring patients allows care program providers, like Calibrate, to deliver effective, high-quality medical care to their members over time so that they can successfully analyze trends and tailor recommendations to ensure sustainable results.

 

High-precision remote monitoring responds to this concern and rises to the challenge, as it provides: 

  • Accurate and consistent collection of blood pressure, weight, body composition, and other key metrics from the comfort of the patient’s home
  • Automatic transmission of this data to the patient’s care team
  • Swift provider insight into patient well-being so patterns can be identified and medications or care plans can be adjusted
  • Better patient/provider communication and shared-decision making 

 

Moving Forward

In this new era of GLP-1 medications, official scientific guidelines from organizations such as the ADA, EASD, AACE, ACC, and AHA recommend regular monitoring of blood pressure in patients on GLP-1 therapies as part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management. Remote monitoring will also enable expanded research into the impact of GLP-1s on heart health, offering promising avenues for innovative chronic condition management strategies.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is informational and for content marketing purposes only. It should not be construed as medical advice. The content herein is not intended to replace professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. We expressly recommend that individuals seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before considering the use of GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity or any other condition.

[post_title] => Heart Health in the GLP-1 Era: The Role of Remote Patient Monitoring [post_excerpt] => Healthcare providers can benefit from high-precision remote monitoring tools like cellular connected scales and blood pressure monitors that offer daily insight into a patient’s weight, BMI, body composition, heart rate, blood pressure and more. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => heart-health-in-the-glp-1-era-the-role-of-remote-patient-monitoring [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-25 20:59:01 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-25 20:59:01 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://withingshealthsolutions.com/?p=1626 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1596 [post_author] => 8 [post_date] => 2024-09-03 19:28:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-09-03 19:28:05 [post_content] =>

In April 2024, the Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications published “Contemporary prevalence of diabetic neuropathies in individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in a Danish tertiary outpatient clinic”, a large scale study from researchers at the Steno Diabetes Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. Researchers assessed 822 individuals with Type 1 and 899 individuals with Type 2 diabetes for both distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DPN) and diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) using a variety of modalities in order to make population-based prevalence estimates.

 

Where they exist, past estimates of various neuropathies have shown wide ranges of prevalence. In the Steno study, DPN was assessed using vibration perception threshold (VPT), sural nerve function, touch, pain, and thermal sensation. DAN was assessed using cardiovascular reflex tests, electrochemical skin conductance, and gastroparesis cardinal symptom index. 

 

Batteries of DPN methods were applied for 4 groups by adding modalities to each group from large fiber neuropathy with VPT above 25 V and/or abnormal touch sensations (reflecting how DPN is currently assessed in a diabetes clinic setting) to VPT using age-height-sex specific cutoffs, to sural nerve conduction, and finally to small fiber neuropathy as measured by Sudoscan in the feet, abnormal pain and/or abnormal thermal sensation. For DAN, Sudoscan was used to evaluate sudomotor function as measured by electrochemical skin conductance in the feet and hands along with cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy measured by a Vagus device, and orthostatic hypotension based on supine and standing blood pressure.

 

Prevalence of DPN varied depending on the modalities applied for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Including small fiber neuropathy as measured by Sudoscan increased the prevalence of definite DPN diagnosed by Toronto consensus criteria, from 46 to 54% for Type 1 and from 54 to 68% for Type 2. In contrast, monofilament had the lowest overlap with other diagnostic modalities. Touch sensation showed the lowest prevalence of DPN, perhaps because it can only measure more severe neuropathy. The prevalence of DPN measured by Sudoscan in the feet was twice as high for Type 1 diabetes and 10% higher for Type 2 as the commonly used VPT above 25 V. 

 

Assessing both large and small fiber neuropathy using a variety of modalities was found to be the best way to increase the prevalence of DPN and DAN diagnoses. Measuring small fiber neuropathy was recommended by the researchers for early detection. Small fiber neuropathy, they noted, is not detected using the tools commonly used in diabetes care today.

Interested in partnering with us?

Contact Us [post_title] => Using a Variety of Modalities to Measure Both Small and Large Fiber Neuropathy Provides More Accurate Estimates of the Prevalence of Diabetic Neuropathies [post_excerpt] => In April 2024, the Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications published “Contemporary prevalence of diabetic neuropathies in individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in a Danish tertiary outpatient clinic”, a large scale study from researchers at the Steno Diabetes Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. Researchers assessed 822 individuals with Type 1 and 899 individuals with Type 2 diabetes for both distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DPN) and diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) using a variety of modalities in order to make population-based prevalence estimates. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => using-a-variety-of-modalities-to-measure-both-small-and-large-fiber-neuropathy-provides-more-accurate-estimates-of-the-prevalence-of-diabetic-neuropathies [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-04 13:43:51 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-04 13:43:51 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://withingshealthsolutions.com/?p=1596 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) ) [post_count] => 3 [current_post] => -1 [before_loop] => 1 [in_the_loop] => [post] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1679 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2024-10-21 15:39:37 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-10-21 15:39:37 [post_content] =>

BPM Pro2 is advancing remote blood pressure monitoring as a first-of-its-kind device complete with exclusive features for increased patient engagement and data reliability. This device makes it easy for patients to not only capture their blood pressure and heart rate but for care teams to have better insights into what these readings mean.

Addressing Challenges in Remote Patient Monitoring
Accurate at-home blood pressure monitoring can be difficult. Patients might take readings under improper conditions—crossed legs, just after physical activity, or without sufficient rest—leading to inaccurate data and unnecessary concern. This not only frustrates patients but also increases provider workloads as they deal with troubleshooting and sifting through inconsistent readings.

Remote monitoring can also be resource-intensive for care teams. Providers often spend valuable time reminding patients to take measurements or trying to understand what's driving abnormal blood pressure readings without sufficient context.

 

How BPM Pro 2 Elevates Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring
With BPM Pro 2, both patients and care teams are empowered with a suite of advanced features designed to enhance data reliability and reduce provider workload.

Advanced Data Reliability: 

  • Device Education -  Patients are guided through best practices for taking their blood pressure readings via easy-to-follow visual instructions. 
    • Example: A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that nearly one-third of patients taking blood pressure readings at home were doing so incorrectly, leading to unreliable data. Many patients in the study had improper cuff placement, incorrect posture, or didn’t rest before taking a measurement, resulting in readings that were higher than their true blood pressure. This can lead to unnecessary treatment changes or medication adjustments. With BPM Pro 2, the Device Education feature ensures that patients are given visual guidance directly on the device, showing them how to properly sit, place the cuff, and remain still during the measurement process. This not only leads to more accurate data but also reduces the burden on providers who would otherwise have to troubleshoot or repeat readings
  • Retake Measure - The device can be configured to automatically cue the patients to retake their blood pressure if it hits a certain predetermined threshold.
    • Example: Imagine a patient takes their blood pressure after a stressful phone call or strenuous activity, resulting in an unusually high reading. With the Retake Alert, if the blood pressure reading exceeds a set threshold, BPM Pro 2 will prompt the patient to wait and retake the measurement after a brief rest period. This feature helps ensure that providers receive more accurate readings and reduces unnecessary calls to the care team, ultimately saving time and preventing undue patient anxiety.
  • Patient Insights - With Patient Insights, simple and customized questions can be asked to patients on the screen of the device to capture additional information such as symptoms, medication adherence, sleep patterns, and screening questionnaires.
    • Example: After a blood pressure reading, the device may ask, “Did you take your blood pressure medication today?” or “Have you experienced any headaches or dizziness?” This data provides care teams with a more complete understanding of the patient’s condition, helping them differentiate between routine fluctuations and signs of more serious health events. 

Elevated Patient Experience

BPM Pro 2 elevates the patient experience through a range of thoughtfully designed features. It offers personalized health nudges, allowing care teams to send motivational messages at key moments in the patient’s health journey. For example, a patient who has consistently measured their blood pressure for a week may receive a congratulatory message, boosting their engagement with their treatment plan. The device’s bold text and color-coded feedback system make results easy to interpret, particularly for older adults or those with vision impairments, by turning red when blood pressure is elevated. 


With seamless connectivity, BPM Pro 2 automatically sends data to care teams via cellular, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth—perfect for patients in rural areas or without smartphones. Its elegant design and compact carrying case empower patients to take the device on the go, reducing the feeling of being burdened by a medical device. The inclusion of interchangeable XL cuffs ensures accurate readings for patients of all sizes, preventing inaccurate readings due to improper fit. With a long battery life lasting up to six months, patients can confidently stay on top of their health without frequent recharging concerns.

Why BPM Pro 2 Matters for Providers and Patients

BPM Pro 2 is designed to make remote patient monitoring more accessible, reliable, and patient-centric. It addresses key pain points in remote healthcare, enabling providers to gather more accurate data with less effort, while patients experience a more user-friendly and engaging tool. This improved engagement fosters better adherence to care plans and leads to improved outcomes for managing chronic heart conditions like hypertension and heart failure.

 

With BPM Pro 2, patients not only capture vital data like blood pressure and heart rate—they also gain insights into what their readings mean. Providers, in turn, receive more comprehensive information to tailor interventions and improve the quality of care. This dual empowerment creates a more collaborative healthcare experience, ensuring that both patients and providers have the tools they need for success.

Learn more about BPM Pro 2

Contact Us [post_title] => What is BPM Pro2? The Next Generation of Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring [post_excerpt] => Calibrate partnered with Withings Health Solutions to use their cellular-enabled scale, Body Pro, to support their tens of thousands of members in tracking their weight daily. Withings Body Pro was customized to enhance the Calibrate member experience and ensure members can seamlessly track their weight. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => what-is-bpm-pro2-the-next-generation-of-remote-blood-pressure-monitoring [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-10-21 17:32:09 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-10-21 17:32:09 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://withingshealthsolutions.com/?p=1679 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [comment_count] => 0 [current_comment] => -1 [found_posts] => 30 [max_num_pages] => 10 [max_num_comment_pages] => 0 [is_single] => [is_preview] => [is_page] => [is_archive] => 1 [is_date] => [is_year] => [is_month] => [is_day] => [is_time] => [is_author] => [is_category] => 1 [is_tag] => [is_tax] => [is_search] => [is_feed] => [is_comment_feed] => [is_trackback] => [is_home] => [is_privacy_policy] => [is_404] => [is_embed] => [is_paged] => [is_admin] => [is_attachment] => [is_singular] => [is_robots] => [is_favicon] => [is_posts_page] => [is_post_type_archive] => [query_vars_hash:WP_Query:private] => be02c752475e7092aa24f50f14411db4 [query_vars_changed:WP_Query:private] => [thumbnails_cached] => [allow_query_attachment_by_filename:protected] => [stopwords:WP_Query:private] => [compat_fields:WP_Query:private] => Array ( [0] => query_vars_hash [1] => query_vars_changed ) [compat_methods:WP_Query:private] => Array ( [0] => init_query_flags [1] => parse_tax_query ) )
Article

What is BPM Pro2? The Next Generation of Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring

Read More
Article

Heart Health in the GLP-1 Era: The Role of Remote Patient Monitoring

Read More
Article

Using a Variety of Modalities to Measure Both Small and Large Fiber Neuropathy Provides More Accurate Estimates of the Prevalence of Diabetic Neuropathies

Read More