Remote Care Revolutionizes Heart Failure Management with American Heart Association Initiative
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
As chronic diseases like heart failure continue to rise in the U.S., healthcare systems face significant pressure to decrease hospital stays and readmission rates, particularly with nearly 25% of heart failure patients readmitted within 30 days of discharge. In response, the American Heart Association has introduced the Connected Care™ program, powered by Cadence, which aims to provide ongoing virtual care and monitoring for patients at home after discharge. This initiative integrates remote patient care into hospital discharge workflows, enhancing patient adherence to evidence-based treatments and potentially reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. The collaboration highlights the growing importance of telehealth and remote monitoring technologies in managing chronic illnesses effectively and improving patient outcomes.
