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|Articles|October 11, 2021
Session 8: Remote Patient Monitoring Fitness Test
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Remote Patient Monitoring Fitness Test
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Hosted by: Todd Haedrich, CEO, Optimize Health
Learning objectives:
- Practical tips for getting started: What RPM is, what you need, the benefits, the challenges
- How to reach patients and obtain buy-in and participation
- Revenue implications and creating a sustainable program
To see the full presentation, please click through the slides below:
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