Remote Patient Monitoring: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Ash and Impilo

The landscape of healthcare is rapidly evolving, with digital health technologies at the forefront of this transformation. Among these innovations, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) stands out as a pivotal tool. This blog post will delve into what RPM is, its critical role in our exciting partnership with Impilo, and how it significantly enhances Ash's capabilities in delivering comprehensive, at-home care.

What is Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)?

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) allows healthcare providers to collect patient data outside of traditional clinical settings. Utilizing digital tools and connected devices, RPM tracks vital signs, symptoms, and other crucial health metrics directly from a patient’s home. This real-time data is then transmitted to providers, enabling continuous monitoring of health trends, early identification of risks, and timely intervention when necessary. For instance, a patient with hypertension can use a blood pressure monitor that automatically sends readings to their doctor, allowing for prompt adjustments to treatment plans and potentially preventing serious complications.

RPM extends beyond mere data collection, fostering increased patient engagement by empowering individuals to take control of their health. It improves data accuracy by reducing manual entry errors and facilitates proactive intervention through live data and timely alerts. Comprehensive RPM platforms offer real-time, centralized access to patient data, streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency, often complemented by 24/7 support to ensure patient compliance and device effectiveness.

Ash, Impilo, and RPM - Putting it All Together

The strategic partnership between Ash and Impilo brings the power of RPM directly to the home, creating a truly one-stop solution for health plans and digital health platforms. Impilo, a leader in tech-enabled healthcare logistics and operations, provides the robust infrastructure for managing and integrating remote patient monitoring devices, including blood pressure monitors, EKGs, glucometers, scales, and wearables. This encompasses everything from device procurement and ordering to tech-enabled support and seamless APIs for data connection.

By combining Impilo's sophisticated RPM capabilities with Ash's expertise in customizable at-home health testing, the partnership offers an unparalleled end-to-end solution. Clients gain access to a comprehensive test menu—spanning cancer screenings, HEDIS measures, chronic conditions, and infectious disease testing—paired with essential RPM devices. This integrated approach means physical kits and devices are consolidated into a single shipment, simplifying the experience for both clients and members, and significantly reducing friction and costs.

At-Home Testing and RPM Leads to Better Outcomes

The integration of RPM through our partnership with Impilo profoundly enhances Ash’s mission to expand access to comprehensive healthcare via at-home health solutions. Ash’s strength lies in tailoring end-to-end testing solutions and effectively engaging hard-to-reach patients. By incorporating Impilo’s RPM capabilities, Ash can now:

• Close More Care Gaps: Ash can now combine comprehensive lab testing with continuous biometric monitoring. This allows for a wider range of care gaps to be addressed, including key HEDIS measures like blood pressure and diabetes control (i.e. CBP and BPD HEDIS measures), without requiring in-person visits. For example, a comprehensive annual screening might include an at-home blood pressure cuff alongside lipids and A1c panel testing, all delivered in one convenient package. Similarly, diabetes management could be performed with an at-home blood pressure cuff combined with A1c panel testing.
• Capture High-Value Data: RPM enables the collection of continuous, real-world data where it previously didn't exist. This rich dataset, when combined with Ash's lab results, fills in the blanks of an individual member's care journey, providing a more robust picture of their health. This enhanced data accuracy and continuity lead to better-informed clinical decisions and improved patient outcomes.
• Enhance Patient Engagement and Proactive Care: With RPM, Ash's partners can empower patients to actively manage their health, fostering consistent engagement and adherence to treatment plans. Healthcare providers gain the ability to monitor vital signs in real-time, allowing for proactive intervention before a condition worsens, which is critical for preventing hospitalizations and improving HEDIS scores.
• Streamline Client and Member Experience: The singular physical kit and data experience offered by the partnership simplifies workflows for clients and reduces friction for members. Ash's partners can unlock hundreds of device and test combinations with a single contract, greatly reducing administrative burden and allowing them to focus more on patient care.

In essence, the addition of RPM via the Impilo partnership elevates Ash's offering from targeted testing to continuous, comprehensive health monitoring and intervention. This enables Ash to provide a more holistic and impactful approach to health management, ensuring patients receive the integrated, proactive care they deserve in the comfort and convenience of their own homes.

If you’d like to learn more about Ash, our at-home health solutions, or how we can help engage your member population, we’d love to chat.