Gastroenterology and Bariatrics Patient Care

The substantial health implications and risks linked to being overweight or obese cannot be overlooked. Individuals grappling with obesity, in comparison to those within the range of normal or healthy weight, face an escalated susceptibility to severe ailments and health conditions, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, multiple types of cancer, and clinical depression. Moreover, obesity carries an elevated mortality risk. An extensively referenced study revealed that both obesity and extreme obesity have the potential to curtail life expectancy by up to eight years and rob adults of as much as 19 years of a healthy life.

Leveraging BNB Healthcare’s Gastroenterology and Bariatrics Monitoring, healthcare providers can guide their patients towards adopting the essential lifestyle and behavioral adjustments required for effective weight loss and management, all while benefiting from substantial and consistent reimbursement.

Patient Applications for Gastroenterology and Bariatrics Patient Monitoring

The most significant applications for gastroenterology and bariatrics patient monitoring are:

Medical Weight Management

Efficient weight management programs that target the underlying factors contributing to obesity and weight gain have demonstrated their efficacy in assisting patients to shed and sustain weight loss, thereby lowering the risks of chronic ailments. Such programs also contribute to improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. Healthcare providers who integrate remote patient monitoring into their medical weight loss programs position themselves favorably to support patients in achieving their weight loss objectives. RPM equips practitioners with the means to monitor and trace weight changes, aiding in holding patients accountable to jointly established short- and long-term outcome targets. Furthermore, it assists in identifying weight fluctuations that might necessitate adjustments to the medical weight loss plan and enhances patient involvement in their weight management endeavors.

Post-surgical weight management

While bariatric bypass surgery serves as an effective intervention against obesity, it is not a standalone solution. Many patients experience weight regain after procedures such as gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. By utilizing remote patient monitoring, healthcare providers can better assist post-surgery patients in mitigating the likelihood of weight regain. RPM enables practitioners to promptly identify and address noticeable increases in patient weight before such gains become harder to reverse. Additionally, RPM aids patients in adhering to the essential lifestyle, dietary, and exercise guidelines pivotal for optimizing the benefits of weight-loss surgery. The Preferred Approach to Gastroenterology and Bariatrics Monitoring Delivery For gastroenterologists and bariatric specialists aiming to incorporate remote patient monitoring as a patient service and practice revenue enhancer, BNB Healthcare emerges as the preferred solution. With BNB Healthcare, facilitating RPM is straightforward, while reaping significant clinical, financial, and operational advantages.

Here's the Process:

STEP 1: Seamless Registration

Embark on your journey with BNB Healthcare Gastroenterology and Bariatrics Remote Patient Monitoring by signing up and gaining access to our RPM system. Our training program will equip your clinical and billing staff with the necessary skills to efficiently utilize BNB Healthcare for delivering RPM services. Our user-friendly system is designed for easy learning, thanks in large part to the automatic synchronization of patient data facilitated through EMR integration or patient import.

STEP 2: Patient Enrollment

Upon completing the straightforward training process (we’re readily available to assist should any questions arise post-training), commence patient enrollment and specify your preferred RPM device. Whether opting for a BNB Healthcare device or utilizing your own, you have the flexibility to choose. Selecting a BNB Healthcare device even enables you to conveniently order devices directly to your patients or office for pickup with a single click within the BNB Healthcare portal.

STEP 3: Efficient Care Management

Once patients are equipped with their designated devices, the BNB Healthcare RPM system captures their data. Evaluate patient data within the BNB Healthcare portal or your integrated EMR. The system is programmed to promptly alert you if patient readings enter specific cautionary or critical ranges.

STEP 4: Hassle-free Claims Processing

Furthermore, the system automatically monitors the time logged for RPM management billing codes, simplifying the process of obtaining reimbursement for your gastroenterology and bariatrics services. As RPM is still evolving, being subject to frequent regulatory updates, rest assured that we remain at the forefront of compliance. You can rely on BNB Healthcare to consistently meet the evolving requirements without any concerns on your end.

Enhanced Patient Well-being

Incorporating gastroenterology and bariatrics RPM services presents a streamlined and impactful method to significantly enhance the health and well-being of your patients. RPM empowers patients in gastroenterology and bariatrics to actively engage in their health journey, dismantles barriers to care, curtails expenses, and equips practitioners with the capacity to render more prompt and well-informed decisions that mitigate risks and enhance overall outcomes.

Substantial Financial Gains

The clinical merit of remote patient monitoring stands as a compelling reason to integrate the service. Its financial benefits amplify the appeal even further. RPM now ranks among the higher-paying Medicare care management programs, thanks to substantial modifications to coding and billing regulations. RPM yields approximately $120 in Medicare reimbursement per patient per month of enrollment. Enrolling a mere 75 patients into your RPM program translates to generating over $100,000 in annual Medicare reimbursement for your practice. RPM emerges as an efficient avenue for gastroenterologists and bariatricians to garner supplementary, non-visit revenue.

Even More Benefits of BNB Healthcare Remote
Gastroenterology and Bariatrics Monitoring

With the BNB Healthcare system, gastroenterologists and bariatricians get the simplest yet still most effective way to launch a remote patient monitoring program and then efficiently enroll patients and build a valuable service line. BNB Healthcare provides numerous other benefits and features as well, including the following:

Diverse Device Options: Choose from a variety of device types, including those with cellular connectivity that offer plug-and-play simplicity for patients, ensuring easy setup and utilization.
Secure and Compliant Platform: BNB Healthcare operates as a sealed and HIPAA-compliant platform, ensuring the utmost protection and security of sensitive patient data.
No Upfront Costs: Device expenses are encompassed within the per-patient fee, eliminating any need for upfront expenditures.
Tailored Notification System: Personalize your notification system to maintain full control over alerts, eliminating unwanted spam.
Responsive Support: Our dedicated BNB Healthcare team is available to assist whenever you require support, whether it pertains to device distribution, training, billing, or any other queries.

Simplifying Annual Wellness Visits and Other Medicare Preventive Services with BNB Healthcare

The capabilities of the BNB Healthcare platform extend beyond remote patient monitoring support. If your practice is engaged in, or considering, conducting annual wellness visits (AWVs) and providing other Medicare preventive services, you can harness the power of BNB Healthcare to streamline preparation, execution, documentation, and reimbursement for these services.