Respiratory Patient Monitoring in Pulmonology

In the case of the millions of patients grappling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and other respiratory ailments, continuous clinical guidance is paramount to effectively navigate these intricate conditions.

Utilizing BNB Healthcare for Remote Pulmonology Monitoring, pulmonologists are equipped to enhance the implementation of extended care strategies. Simultaneously, they can amplify patient engagement, secure consistent and substantial reimbursement, and mitigate the susceptibility to COVID-19 and other respiratory pathogens.

Patient Applications for Pulmonology Remote Patient Monitoring

The most significant applications for pulmonology remote patient monitoring are:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

COPD ranks as the third leading cause of death due to disease in the United States. According to the American Lung Association, over 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, but the number of undiagnosed cases likely extends to millions more. Remote patient monitoring empowers pulmonologists to efficiently oversee COPD, providing real-time decision support, boosting patient compliance, and curbing patient expenses. The value of continuous remote COPD monitoring has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling pulmonologists to mitigate potential COVID-19 exposure risks for themselves, their staff, and other patients, particularly during lung function tests.

Asthma Management

Asthma affects over 19 million adults aged 18 and above, accounting for nearly 8% of this demographic. Effective monitoring of asthma patients is deemed a pivotal facet of optimal asthma management. This monitoring involves regular assessments by a physician to gauge asthma control and therapy. Moreover, studies highlight that remote monitoring interventions correlate with "enhanced asthma control, increased symptom-free days, and reduced use of rescue medications."

Management of Various Respiratory Conditions

While COPD and asthma constitute the predominant applications for pulmonology remote patient monitoring due to their high prevalence in the American population, such monitoring can also serve patients with other conditions such as cystic fibrosis (CF) and bronchiectasis. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation endorses remote monitoring, recognizing that "CF is a multifaceted, chronic illness demanding regular physiological monitoring." Evidence demonstrates that proper treatment coupled with monitoring enables most individuals with bronchiectasis to attain a standard life expectancy.

Pioneers in Pulmonology Patient Monitoring

BNB Healthcare simplifies the integration of remote physiological monitoring for pulmonologists and the expansion of their RPM programs. The outcomes are palpable: enhanced patient care and a reliable revenue stream for practices.

This is how the process unfolds:

STEP 1: Simple Registration

Register for BNB Healthcare Pulmonology Remote Patient Monitoring and gain access to our RPM system. Our team will train your clinical and billing staff on how to effectively utilize BNB Healthcare for delivering RPM services. The system is user-friendly and intuitive, owing to the automated synchronization of patient data via EMR integration or patient import.

STEP 2: Patient Enrollment

Following the uncomplicated training phase (we’re always on hand to assist should any questions arise after training completion), initiate patient enrollment and select your preferred pulmonology RPM device. You have the choice to use a BNB Healthcare device or provide your own. Opt for a BNB Healthcare device and you can easily order devices for direct delivery to your patients or office with a single click in the BNB Healthcare portal.

STEP 3: Remote Care Management

Once patients are equipped with their devices, the BNB Healthcare RPM system will capture their data. Patient information can be reviewed in the BNB Healthcare portal or within your integrated EMR system.

STEP 4: Confident Claim Submission

The system also includes an automatic tracking feature for RPM management billing codes, streamlining the process of receiving compensation for your pulmonology services. Given that RPM is still a relatively new service, it’s subject to frequent regulatory adjustments. Rest assured, we are committed to maintaining compliance at the forefront, ensuring our system remains aligned with evolving requirements.

Enhancing Patient Well-being

Offering pulmonology RPM services proves to be a highly efficient and impactful approach to improving the health and wellness of your patients. RPM empowers pulmonology patients to actively engage in their health, removes obstacles to care, minimizes expenses, and empowers practitioners to make more informed decisions promptly, thereby mitigating risks and fostering better outcomes.

Substantial Revenue Generation

Did you realize that remote patient monitoring has emerged as one of the more lucrative Medicare care management programs? Thanks to recent revisions in coding regulations, RPM now yields an average monthly Medicare reimbursement of approximately $120 per patient. Enrolling 75 patients in your pulmonology RPM program could translate to over $100,000 in annual reimbursement for your practice. As pulmonology reimbursement faces pressures, incorporating RPM presents an efficient and effective avenue for your practice to secure additional revenue outside traditional visits.

More Benefits of BNB Healthcare Remote
Pulmonology Monitoring

Our system is a seamless way for pulmonologists to add RPM and enroll patients in the program, but that's not all. Consider these additional benefits and features:

Our platform is closed and HIPAA-compliant, ensuring the security of patient data.
Count on ongoing support whenever you need it. Whether it's about device distribution, training, or billing, our team is ready to assist.
Say goodbye to upfront expenses. Device costs are included in the per-patient fee.
Take control of your notifications with our customizable system. No more spam—receive the alerts you want, when you want them.
Opt for devices with cellular connectivity, streamlining the process. They're practically plug-and-play, making patient setup effortless.

Streamlining Annual Wellness Visits and Medicare Preventives with BNB Healthcare

Beyond remote patient monitoring, the BNB Healthcare platform offers additional capabilities. If your practice is considering or already engaged in annual wellness visits (AWVs) and providing other Medicare preventives, utilize BNB Healthcare to simplify preparation, execution, documentation, and reimbursement for these services.