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March 9, 2020
Running an RPM program is a complex and time consuming process, and there’s a lot that can go wrong. From billing codes and reimbursements to choosing the right device if you don’t know what you’re doing, something WILL go wrong. H […]
March 9, 2020
The American Medical Association (AMA) is considering a significant overhaul and expansion of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT™) codes. […]
March 9, 2020
Historically, our customers receive 97-98% of their expected reimbursements when they opt to use the MPN Billing Services. […]
March 9, 2020
As we embark on a new year and a fresh chapter at Medek Health Systems, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the team for an outstanding 2023. […]
March 9, 2020
RPM, remote patient monitoring, is becoming ever more present in the healthcare industry. It is able to provide an additional level of patient care, thus yielding improved clinical results. On top of that... […]
March 9, 2020
As a healthcare provider, you may already recognize the potential of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) to transform patient care. But with countless RPM solutions available, how do you choose the one that best fits your practice's unique needs?
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March 9, 2020
In the fluid world of healthcare, where independence remains a physician's cherished dream, Medek’s RPM emerges as a stalwart ally. By supercharging efficiency, deepening patient bonds, harnessing data's might, expanding care boundaries, and bolstering revenue, RPM is the torchbearer of physician independence, ensuring both they and their patients reap mutual benefits. […]
March 9, 2020
Delve into the explosive growth of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and explore the top ten advantages it brings to medical practices. Discover how RPM can redefine patient care, streamline operations, and enhance revenue streams. […]
March 9, 2020
Delve into the American Heart Association's endorsement of Remote Patient Monitoring for cardiac patients. Explore how RPM is reshaping healthcare, offering enhanced patient engagement, cost efficiency, and more comprehensive care. […]
March 9, 2020
Dive into the transformative power of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) in healthcare. From patient empowerment to significant data insights, see how RPM is reshaping the medical landscape. […]
March 9, 2020
COPD patients have limited options in treating and managing their chronic condition. RPM (remote patient monitoring) has been shown to provide effective management, and conclusive evidence of successful treatments. RPM aids... […]
March 9, 2020
For people dealing with chronic health issues, remote patient monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a powerful solution. Chronic conditions may include common ailments such as hypertension, diabetes, COPD, and congestive heart failure. Medical research has proven that... […]
March 9, 2020
The first step of any communication is to have the same understanding of any words being used. In the medical field, there are hundreds of acronyms, and RPM... […]
March 9, 2020
Dive into a groundbreaking study where the worlds of technology and healthcare intertwine! Discover how everyday gadgets like wearables and smartphones might just be the key to predicting and preventing hospital readmissions. With a blend of modern tech and keen insights, this clinical trial unveils a potential game-changer in patient care. […]
March 9, 2020
The NIH (National Institute of Health) recently published evidence1 regarding the health benefits and reduction of hospital readmissions when RPM (remote patient monitoring) and telemedicine are utilized for cardiac patients within 30 days of discharge. […]
March 9, 2020
In cardiac care, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is revolutionizing at-home health management. Dive into studies from the National Institute of Health and discover how RPM can detect early signs of heart issues and reduce hospital visits. Explore real-world applications, from monitoring hypertension medication to identifying early heart failure symptoms. […]
March 9, 2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) began in 2022 to promote the growth of remote chronic care management (CCM). Medical practices are seeing the benefit of adding CCM to their RPM program, and RPM to the CCM programs. […]
March 9, 2020
A study done by Health Services Research noted that the average length of visit between a Primary Care Physician and their Medicare aged patient is 15.7 minutes. Statistically, that means a doctor will see less than 4 patients an hour. This does not include dictation of notes, delegating duties regarding prescriptions, and other duties. […]
March 9, 2020
What are CPT® Codes, and why does your medical practice need experts in them? The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) is a trademarked set of codes accepted by Medicare and Medicaid. They offer health care professionals uniform language for medical reimbursements. They can streamline reporting, increase accuracy and reduce inefficiencies. […]
March 9, 2020
Time management, life balance and burnout are major issues facing healthcare providers. One study, published on the NIH website, reported 45.8% of physicians in the US would state they are having “burnout”.
One innovative tool for reducing over-commitments is the growing field of RPM... […]
March 9, 2020
There are over 25 million people in the United States who are currently using a type of “remote patient monitoring” device. Those devices have empowered and engaged patients in their healthcare, improved outcomes, reduced re-hospitalization rates, and added revenue to many medical practices. But this is small compared to where RPM (remote patient monitoring) is going in the future. […]
March 9, 2020
Dr. Arnaud Rosier PhD, recently published an article on how partnering AI with Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) can reduce innate... […]
March 9, 2020
June is Men’s Health Month. Hypertension, also known as High Blood Pressure, is one ailment that males are at higher... […]
March 9, 2020
It's truly an exciting time for the Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) sector. A recent report by Research And Markets, released in April 2023... […]
March 9, 2020
Hypertension, the medical condition most people commonly call High Blood Pressure, affects millions of people in the United States. The… […]
March 9, 2020
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has carved a niche within the healthcare sector, propelled by numerous benefits. Notably, RPM has been… […]
March 9, 2020
By Matt Furnari Medek’s Remote Patient Monitoring Review Queue is deceptively simple looking. It’s designed that way to make it… […]
March 9, 2020
By Matt Furnari Probably the most useful feature of the Medek RPM Doctor Portal is the billing queue. When new customers… […]
March 9, 2020
Firefighters are often thought of as bold and courageous, risking their lives for others and coming to the aid of… […]
March 9, 2020
While convincing patients of the value of a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program is an accomplishment, it is often only… […]
March 9, 2020
Providing a high level of care for patients while also keeping your practice profitable is often a challenge that requires... […]
March 9, 2020
The many benefits of remote patient monitoring (RPM) are well-established.1 Hospital systems, physician groups, and rural health groups are adopting… […]
March 9, 2020
Many physicians’ practices are turning to remote patient monitoring (RPM), also called remote physiological monitoring, as a viable therapeutic strategy… […]
March 9, 2020
Patient loads for physicians have steadily increased during the past 15 to 20 years. Currently, they exceed what can be… […]
March 9, 2020
In 2020, the definition of “health literacy” was updated and adopted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…. […]
March 9, 2020
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) may be one of the best defenses against the stubborn challenges of medical inflation. Other names… […]
March 9, 2020
Remote patient monitoring (RPM), also known as remote physiologic monitoring, is an excellent healthcare option for patients with numerous chronic… […]
March 9, 2020
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) adds one more layer to the patient-centered approach to continuity of care. Continuity of care is… […]
March 9, 2020
Fifty percent of the U.S. population requires Chronic Care Management (CCM), according to a 2020 report published in ACR Open… […]
March 9, 2020
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a newer concept in the healthcare industry, so there are plenty of myths regarding this… […]
March 9, 2020
Before the pandemic, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) seemed futuristic and costly. Now, COVID-19 opened the industry’s eyes to telehealth services… […]
March 9, 2020
The pandemic proved how essential telehealth services and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) can be, and the ways Centers for Medicare… […]
March 9, 2020
In recent years, the number of patients that could use Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) was few. Since 2018, Remote Patient… […]
March 9, 2020
Whether you’re considering starting an Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program, one of the most challenging parts is having a conversation… […]
March 9, 2020
Why Remote Patient Monitoring is Critical for Healthcare Providers? Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) provides a secure and efficient way for… […]
March 9, 2020
Introduction: Why RPM is Important With the many different healthcare technologies and RPM programs, achieving positive patient healthcare has never… […]
March 9, 2020
With Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) being the new trend many practices are using , knowing which devices are included in… […]
March 9, 2020
Telehealth vs. RPM: What’s the difference? When it comes to remote patient care, there are several branches of technology used… […]
March 9, 2020
Quite often, in many aspects of our lives, when we are approached with a new idea, concept, or service, we… […]
March 9, 2020
Recently, you were at your doctor’s office, and they mentioned something called Connected Care. They said they would like you… […]
March 9, 2020
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a type of patient care that involves using technology to remotely monitor patients with no… […]
March 9, 2020
Remote Patient Monitoring is changing the way healthcare practitioners care for their patients. Healthcare providers often try new techniques and… […]
March 9, 2020
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) sounds like a great concept, and you are very eager to add it to your patient… […]
March 9, 2020
In May, the Better Medicare Alliance released a study on the 2021 State of Medicare Advantage. As expected, the state… […]
March 9, 2020
CPT® CODE 99457 and 99458: Treating Chronic Conditions with RPM At the heart of any medical practice is treating patients…. […]
March 9, 2020
CPT® CODE 99454: Remote Patient Monitoring review of data Your practice has chosen to develop your RPM and now your… […]
March 9, 2020
CPT® CODE 99453: Setting up Remote Patient Monitoring When the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services released the three key… […]
March 9, 2020
CPT® 99091: Encouraging the Use of Remote Patient Monitoring Shortly before the world shut down because of COVID-19, the Centers… […]
March 9, 2020
CPT® 99091: The start of Remote Patient Monitoring In 2018, when the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services unbundled CMS… […]
March 9, 2020
Every physician understands the challenges of working with CMS and their cost codes . Any slight error or miscoding can… […]
March 9, 2020
Let’s start with the first CPT® Code CMS approved for RPM for direct reimbursement, CPT® 99091. It began in 2018… […]
March 9, 2020
With the global pandemic, many businesses, including practices and clinics, had to adapt to new challenges and find new ways… […]
March 9, 2020
Why Use RPM for Cardiovascular Patients? According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 30.3 million adults in the US… […]
March 9, 2020
As a healthcare provider do you want to know – How to Use Remote Patient Monitoring and Get CMS Reimbursement?… […]
March 9, 2020
For both patients and healthcare providers, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has been a welcome addition for coordinated care. RPM provides… […]
March 9, 2020
The benefits of home care, telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) have helped patients of all ages. However, the greatest… […]
March 9, 2020
5 ways that Remote Patient Monitoring helps to manage chronic diseases Healthcare Providers are looking for ways to improve chronic… […]
March 9, 2020
Recent Changes in CPT® Coding For Remote Patient Monitoring For over fifty years, the American Medical Association (AMA) has had… […]
March 9, 2020
Dehydration – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Dehydration can be a severe medical condition that worsens the longer you go without proper fluid intake. This condition […]
March 9, 2020
Cold Sores Cold sores are a very common viral infection. Also called fever blisters, they are small fluid-filled blisters that appear around your lips and mouth. […]
March 9, 2020
So, we’ve welcomed in 2020. We’ve made the usual resolutions for a healthier new year. Eating better. Working out four times per week. Sleeping earlier. Now […]
March 9, 2020
How IoT healthcare is improving patient safety The healthcare sector continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of patients and industry stakeholders. Technology is the […]
March 9, 2020
Birth Control Birth control is any method you use to prevent getting pregnant. Today, there are several different methods birth control available, each with its own […]
March 9, 2020
Understanding Nasal Congestion Nasal congestion happens when your nasal tissue and surrounding blood vessels swell with excess fluid. You get a plugged “stuffy” feeling. Nasal congestion may […]
March 9, 2020
Constipation Causes, Symptoms, Side Effects and Treatment Constipation is a condition where you have infrequent bowel movements that last for a few weeks or longer. Generally, […]
March 9, 2020
Understanding Bites and Stings No matter if you’re on a mountain trail, in the backyard, or in the water, the wildlife you run into has ways […]
March 9, 2020
Telemedicine White Paper – Medek Telemedicine is one of the fastest growing industries in the healthcare field, and 90% of all healthcare executives say that their […]
March 9, 2020
Flu Symptoms At some point in your life, you’ll most likely experience the flu and all of the flu symptoms that go with it. On top […]
March 9, 2020
Many types of fungi naturally grow and live in your body. This includes a yeast genus called Candida. Normally, you can find small amounts of this […]
March 9, 2020
Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that suck blood. These insects live in the hair on your head, and feed by biting your scalp and causing […]
March 9, 2020
Sore throats are a very common childhood illness that carries over into adulthood. However, it can switch from a simple sore throat to strep throat, and […]
March 9, 2020
Technology has changed many areas of our lives. Thanks to advances in telemedicine, there have been significant shifts in the way patients experience care. Medek Solves […]
March 9, 2020
Have you ever heard of candidiasis? Chances are, you most likely have because this is another name for a yeast infection. It’s an extremely common medical […]
March 9, 2020
Did you know that roughly 58% of the working population will call in sick at least five days a year? Not only can this put a […]
March 9, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2nd, 2019 Press Contact: Robert Ryan Mezzell 239-246-3780 rmezzell@fleetmode.com Mount Dora, FL. – Orin Owen, Medek Health Vice President was recently named […]
March 9, 2020
Bronchitis For people who have bronchitis, they have an inflammation of their respiratory tract, particularly focusing on their bronchial tubes. Your bronchial tubes are the part […]
March 9, 2020
Telemedicine app Small Business, alternative to Health Insurance. Small businesses face unique challenges when it comes to providing healthcare for their employees. Although small businesses don’t […]
March 9, 2020
Orlando, FL, USA — August 7, 2019 — Medek Health Systems announces campaign to provide a no-cost team doctor for small business. As healthcare costs continue […]
March 9, 2020
Mono Medek app helps provide online treatment mononucleosis. Mono (infectious mononucleosis) is a broad term that refers to a group of symptoms. These symptoms usually come […]
March 9, 2020
Medek has launched a nationwide hiring campaign for Independent Sales Directors. Medek Health Systems has developed the Medek app – now available through the Google Play […]
March 9, 2020
This is a question which arises way too often, especially in spring every year. You wake up in the morning; you have a stuffy nose, a […]
March 9, 2020
Tired of waking up in the morning, and not having any “get up and go”? Tired of feeling stiff, achy, and barley able to move? Maybe […]
March 9, 2020
Prepared by: Janice Annette Padilla, MHSN Licensed dietitian It is often said, “you are what you eat”, but what about drink choices? Do you know the […]
March 9, 2020
What is Pink Eye? Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the tissue on the inside the eyelids. It can be caused by […]
March 9, 2020
Telemedicine is making UTI treatment quick and easy, and it’s one of the most common conditions Medek diagnoses and treats. Our dedicated medical professionals are able […]
March 9, 2020
When is Croup Mild, Moderate or Severe? Croup is common childhood ailment that annually affects 5% of all children between 1-5 years-old. It is characterized by […]
March 9, 2020
A.I.(artificial intelligence for medical consultation, telemedicine ) Won’t Replace Doctors*, But Will Doctors* That Don’t Embrace A.I. Replace be Replaced By Those Who Do? This interesting […]
March 9, 2020
So What Makes Medek Different From Other Telemedicine Programs? Every company likes to think they are “Game-changers”. Here at Medek, we really think we are. While […]
March 9, 2020
At the end of January, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, and JP Morgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon […]