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Question 1

How does RPM fundamentally differ from synchronous telehealth visits?

Accepted Answer

RPM uses device-generated data reviewed independently of a real-time encounter

Answer

Unlike synchronous telehealth visits with real-time audio/video interaction, RPM uses devices to collect data that providers review separately, without a live encounter.

Question 2

For patients with type 2 diabetes, which RPM device provides the most clinically relevant continuous metabolic data?

Accepted Answer

Continuous glucose monitor (CGM)

Answer

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) provides real-time and trend glucose data for diabetic patients, enabling proactive management of hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes.

Question 3

What is the purpose of escalation protocols in an RPM program?

Accepted Answer

To define the clinical response steps when patient data exceeds established thresholds

Answer

Escalation protocols outline the clinical response steps — including provider notification and potential emergency intervention — when RPM data signals patient deterioration.

Question 4

What type of consent is required before enrolling a patient in an RPM program?

Accepted Answer

Written informed consent explaining RPM benefits, risks, and data use

Answer

Written informed consent is required before RPM enrollment, ensuring patients understand how their data will be collected, transmitted, stored, and used for clinical decision-making.

Question 5

How does RPM support population health management goals within a health system?

Accepted Answer

By identifying high-risk patients and enabling proactive intervention before acute events

Answer

RPM supports population health by enabling care teams to monitor trends across patient panels and intervene early in high-risk individuals before costly acute events occur.

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CTP Remote Patient Monitoring 3