The Benefits of Remote Medical Monitoring
Does your facility utilize remote medical monitoring? If not, you could be missing out on one of the fastest-growing trends in the medical industry. According to a report from Swedish firm Berg Insight, the remote patient-monitoring industry is expected to have grown 18 percent per year from 2010 to 2016, reaching nearly 5 million patient connections by the end of that period. Additionally, as research from Kalorama elucidates, remote monitoring will become a $22 billion industry in just the United States alone by 2015. Clearly, remote monitoring is a popular option for both clinics and their patients.
But why should you consider using remote medical monitoring at your healthcare facility? One of the most appealing benefits that remote monitors afford patients is regained independence. For many patients, their conditions may have confined them to staying in hospitals for days, weeks, or even longer. With the advent of remote medical monitors, however, these people can go about their lives at home or work while still keeping track of their medical conditions.
Hospitals are also reaping benefits from using remote monitors. Since remote monitors allow patients with easily managed conditions to go home, hospitals will have more patient rooms available for those who need constant care. As patients continue to crave flexibility and medical organizations work to reduce patient bed nights, remote medical monitoring equipment will become an increasingly lucrative option. Hospitals that embrace mobile technology will be highly regarded by people who expect more customized medical care solutions, and they can also expand their reach to more people in their communities.
Contact Infinium Medical today for more information about our remote medical monitoring equipment.