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Chronic Care Management & RPM for Better Health Outcomes - Mark Whittington, Managing Director, HealthXL

Episode Summary

Chronic care management and remote patient monitoring are essential tools for addressing physician shortages, improving patient access, and enabling value-based care. In this episode, Mark Whittington, Managing Director at HealthXL, discusses how his organization is driving change in healthcare by focusing on chronic care management and remote patient monitoring (RPM). He emphasizes that these programs can help patients stay healthy longer, improve their quality of life, and reduce the burden on primary care physicians. Mark also highlights the importance of patient engagement, accountability, and a collaborative partnership between practices and their chronic care management/RPM provider for successful implementation. Finally, he touches on the emerging role of AI in gleaning insights from patient data to predict and prevent health issues. Tune in and learn how HealthXL is leveraging chronic care management and RPM to revolutionize healthcare.

Episode Notes

About Mark Whittington:

Mark Whittington is the Managing Director at HealthXL, a company focused on improving healthcare outcomes for patients with chronic conditions through chronic care management and remote patient monitoring. Mark is passionate about helping people stay healthy longer and improving their quality of life, especially those in vulnerable stages of their health journey.

Things You’ll Learn:

• Chronic care management and RPM can alleviate the burden on primary care physicians, allowing them to focus on patients who need face-to-face care while managing routine cases remotely.
• Devices used for remote patient monitoring (blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters, etc.) should be simple and familiar. Accountability and consistent use are the most critical factors for success.
• Transparency and communication with patients through various channels (devices, texting, apps) will improve patient engagement and access to care.
• AI has the potential to glean insights from patient data, predict health issues, and enable earlier interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
• Chronic care management and RPM are key components of value-based care. They enable providers to proactively manage patient health and prevent costly complications.

Resources:

• Connect with and follow Mark Whittington on LinkedIn.
• Learn more about HealthXL on their LinkedIn and website.
• Email Mark directly here.