Remote Patient Monitoring for Rural Michigan Hospitals
The pilot, funded by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund’s 2022 Special Projects and Emerging Ideas Initiative, was implemented with the goal of increasing digital health capacity and access to care for the participating rural, independent critical access hospitals, while capturing lessons learned to be shared with rural health stakeholders throughout the state of Michigan. This pioneering initiative, conducted at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, McKenzie Health System in Sandusky, and Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, demonstrated remarkable success in improving patient outcomes, increasing care access in a rural setting, and reducing clinical burden for healthcare providers.
The Promise of Remote Patient Monitoring white paper explores the impact of RPM in rural Michigan, highlighting key findings from a recent study on its role in chronic disease management and maternal health. The report examines challenges such as digital access barriers and policy constraints while showcasing the benefits of RPM, including improved patient outcomes and provider satisfaction. Download the white paper to learn more about the future of RPM and its potential to transform rural healthcare.
Questions? Contact
Amanda St. Martin
Hospital Programs Manager
517.353.3990
Amanda.saintmartin@affiliate.msu.edu