Why Every Senior Should Have Remote Patient Monitoring
- Author
- Scott Middleton, Jamie Preston
- Published
- Mon 12 May 2025
- Episode Link
- https://anchor.fm/james-preston05
Show Notes
[00:01] Jamie and Scott Middleton discuss personal stories of emergency devices like the Apple Watch.
[00:03] The resistance of seniors and some healthcare professionals to adopt wearable medical technology.
[00:06] The critical role of remote patient monitoring (RPM) in improving healthcare decisions.
[00:14] Real-life example where RPM detected sudden weight gain, preventing a serious health crisis.
[00:18] Advances in at-home diagnostics: spirometers, sleep study rings, and cardiac patches.
[00:23] How Your Health is rolling out RPM with 23,000 homebound patients and hiring respiratory and therapy staff.
[00:25] Call to action for healthcare workers, patients, and caregivers: use technology to prevent hospitalization and improve quality of life.
[00:33] Discussion on AI-driven predictive analytics and the untapped potential of connecting wearable data to providers.
[00:35] Challenges with FDA timelines and the potential for AI to expedite drug development.
