How Medical Devices Work Cohesively with mHealth Apps

Remote patient monitoring tools help providers transition from episodic modes of care to continuous care, which supports preventive care initiatives and improves patient engagement. While RPM devices such as glucometers aren’t new, more RPM devices are receiving FDA approval, including blood pressure monitoring devices, pulse oximeters and continuous glucose monitoring devices.
To support clinicians in collecting data and patients in engaging with it, more providers are implementing mobile health apps that work cohesively with RPM devices. However, healthcare organizations need to be aware of…