It was probably 10+ years when I first came across the next generation of remote monitoring devices at the CES Conference in Las Vegas. This was shortly after the iPhone launched and some creative thinkers had taken similar technology that included an accelerometer, GPS, and a cell signal to create a really great wearable device for seniors to track movement and fall risk. At the time I saw it as a really great next generation “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” solution. I was also in awe at all that you could do with those 3 technologies in one simple device.
Needless to say, this was just a small preview of where we were headed when it comes to remote patient monitoring. Tracking movement and fall risk is important, but we’ve certainly seen the explosion of RPM technologies that are measuring a wide variety of health signals using various health wearables and sensors. Those early sensors didn’t really monitor any vital signs for the person. While we’ve come a long ways, many would say that we’re still just at the beginning of this era as well and I think they’re right.
I was excited to sit down and talk with Casey Pittock, CEO of Smart Meter, to talk about this evolution because he’s been working at the front lines of remote patient monitoring for decades including leading the OneSource and Senior Living divisions of Lifeline which had 500,000 subscribers when it was acquired by Philips. His knowledge and experience in this space and the movement from remotely monitoring seniors to remote physiologic monitoring of patients tells an important story of how far we’ve come and where we’re heading.
In the video interview below, along with sharing about his experience with RPM technology and how far we’ve come, Pittock shares what separates Smart Meter devices from the plethora of other connected blood pressure, glucose, and smart scales out there. Not all devices are created equal and he shares how easy connectivity to those devices is key. Pittock also shares how he sees this market playing out with so many companies and devices entering the space.
I also asked him to talk about their work with other RPM companies and their thoughts on providing devices to other RPM companies versus having healthcare organizations use their platform to connect to the devices. Pittock also shares the best patient story he’s heard from someone using a Smart Meter RPM device. Then, he finishes off sharing where RPM technology is headed next.
For a look back at where RPM has come from and where RPM is headed, you’ll enjoy this video interview with Casey Pittock, CEO of Smart Meter.
Learn more about Smart Meter: https://smartmeterrpm.com/
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