Introduction: Why This Matters
Hypertension is still one of the top drivers of cardiovascular disease worldwide. At VivoCare, our focus is on empowering patients and delivering proactive care. That’s why remote patient monitoring (RPM) is such a natural fit for our approach. Other remote care programs, such as Chronic Care Management, can also drive additional benefits.
What the Latest Study Reveals
A recent retrospective study was published on August 3rd, in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine and followed more than 550 adults with uncontrolled hypertension. Each used a home blood pressure device and received smartphone-based virtual coaching from a care team that included a nurse practitioner, a registered nurse, and a community health worker.
After 12 months:
- Composite cardiovascular health scores (covering BP, cholesterol, A1c, BMI, and smoking status) improved from 4.5 to 5.2 , with two-thirds of that gain driven by better blood pressure control.
- Patients with high cholesterol saw notable reductions in total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides.
While the study was observational and had incomplete data for some participants, the results point to the strong potential of combining RPM with coordinated team support.
These Results Align with our Vivo Care Strategy
- Team-Centered Coaching
Multi-disciplinary virtual support echoes our belief in comprehensive, inclusive care, going beyond traditional clinical silos to deliver a seamless patient experience. The Vivo Care offering can include US Based clinical monitoring + Easy to use RPM software working together to support our clinic partners. - Accessible, Patient-Led Monitoring
By empowering users with home BP devices and virtual touchpoints, we reinforce autonomy and continuity, especially critical for underserved or mobility-limited populations. Vivo Care partners with multiple device manufacturers to bring the latest in FDA registered, compliant devices, to your programs. - Holistic Health Impact
Improvements in cholesterol and A1c levels demonstrate RPM’s capacity to address multiple risk factors simultaneously, not just blood pressure. - Scalable, Value-Based Model
While more robust studies are needed, RPM has the potential to reduce in-person visits and healthcare utilization, supporting cost-effective, preventive care models.
Implementation of RPM in your Practice
To build on this mounting clinical momentum, consider integrating these elements into your RPM program:
- Deploy user-friendly home monitoring devices, or kits (BP cuffs, glucometers, etc.).
- Establish virtual care teams combining clinical and community health professionals to reinforce engagement and follow-through.
- Track composite health metrics beyond BP, like lipids and glucose, to demonstrate broader impact.
Final Thought
The evidence is clear: proactive, digitally-enabled care models like RPM are a game-changer for hypertension management. For Vivo Care, embracing these insights positions us at the forefront of patient-centered innovation, driving better health outcomes, empowering patients, and creating sustainable value.
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