FORA Solutions in Practice
Studies show remote patient monitoring and telehealth interventions using technology developed by ForaCare contribute to improved patient outcomes:
RPM For Diabetes
Researchers assessed the efficacy of RPM using the FORA 2-in-1 telehealth system in a rural population of adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.
Medication was titrated regularly based on remote monitoring of blood glucose and blood pressure.
Patients enrolled in the RPM group had significantly lower HbA1c levels at six months (-0.99, P = 0.024) and a significantly faster rate of blood glucose improvement than patients enrolled under usual care (-0.16, P = 0.038). Researchers determined the intervention improved patient-provider communication, patient access to care and medication adherence.
RPM for Hypertension
Integration of RPM mobile health technology and medication care protocols facilitates patient adherence and results in better blood pressure controls for hypertensive patients.
RPM supports the continuous monitoring and management of patients’ chronic and acute conditions. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an RPM program on blood pressure control among hypertensive patients. Data from 2,509 participants and over 736,000 blood pressure readings from 2018 to 2024 showed a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure within the first 3–6 months of RPM enrollment. These improvements were sustained or even improved over a 1–4 year period.
Furthermore, the combination of cellular technology with RPM services effectively encouraged patient participation and improved patient adherence in self-measured blood pressure monitoring. Medical staff could also interact with patients easily to reach short-term and long-term blood pressure goals, ultimately contributing to more favorable clinical outcomes.
Trends in average systolic blood pressure after joining the RPM program by week
RPM Reduces ER Readmissions
Patients with chronic diseases are good candidates for remote patient monitoring. Chronic disease care requires frequent assessments, yet these patients may experience barriers to the appointments where assessments traditionally occur. Remote patient monitoring helps bridge this gap while also providing a more detailed picture of patient health.
Numerous studies support the value of remote monitoring for patients with a variety of chronic conditions. Generally, health improves and less care is needed after these technologies are put in place. Remote monitoring may even keep patients out of the hospital, leading to lower costs, fewer complications, and better health outcomes. Mayo Clinic researchers documented a 40-percentage-point reduction in 90-day readmissions or Emergency Department (ED) care among cardiac rehabilitation patients who used an app to monitor their cardiovascular risk factors. Just 20% of that group visited the ED or was readmitted, compared with 60% of control patients.
Other Applications for Remote Patient Monitoring
