Post-Discharge Monitoring

The Readmission Problem

The Critical 30-Day Window

Hospital readmissions cost the US healthcare system over $25 billion annually. CMS penalizes hospitals for excess readmissions, creating both quality and financial pressure.

15%
Average 30-day readmission rate
$25B
Annual cost of readmissions
75%
Are potentially preventable

The Solution: Daily Monitoring

Patients discharged from the hospital complete daily vital sign checks from home. Clinical teams receive alerts when vitals trend outside expected ranges.

  • ✓No devices to ship or set up
  • ✓Works on patient's existing smartphone
  • ✓Takes less than 60 seconds
  • ✓Alerts clinical team to deterioration
  • ✓Integrates with care management platforms

High-Impact Conditions

These conditions have the highest readmission rates and benefit most from early detection

Heart Failure

24% readmission rate
Key indicators:
  • Elevated HR
  • Increased RR
  • Decreased HRV

COPD

20% readmission rate
Key indicators:
  • Respiratory changes
  • Heart rate elevation
  • SpO2 decline

Pneumonia

17% readmission rate
Key indicators:
  • Respiratory rate
  • Heart rate
  • SpO2 monitoring

Post-Surgical

12% readmission rate
Key indicators:
  • Infection indicators
  • Recovery trajectory
  • Activity tolerance

Post-Discharge FAQ

How does this help reduce readmissions?

Many readmissions are preceded by subtle vital sign changes that go undetected. Daily monitoring allows clinical teams to identify deterioration early - when intervention can keep patients at home rather than back in the hospital.

What conditions benefit most?

Heart failure, COPD, pneumonia, and surgical recovery patients see the greatest benefit. These conditions often involve gradual deterioration that early detection can interrupt.

How long should post-discharge monitoring last?

Most readmissions occur within 30 days, with the highest risk in the first 7-14 days. We recommend at least daily monitoring for the first week, transitioning to 3x weekly through 30 days.

Do patients actually complete daily vital checks?

Yes - the ease of contactless monitoring drives high compliance. No devices to remember, no complicated setup. Patients simply check vitals from their phone in under a minute. Typical compliance exceeds 80%.

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