The Leaders in
Remote Patient Care
We have partnered with Spire Health to provide our patients the latest technology in remote patient monitoring.
Spire provides you with a small wearable device, which monitors your breathing. Spire reviews the data, and alerts us when it appears you are having trouble breathing. We strive to offer urgent appointments to patients whose breathing is worse, and ultimately hope to keep you out of the hospital. For more details, please continue reading below.
FAQs
What comes with the Remote Patient Monitoring Program?
When you enroll in our Remote Patient Monitoring program, you will receive a pack of Health Tag sensors as well as a Home Hub (picture 2 below). Each sensor attaches to one article of clothing you wear most frequently and collects your breathing, pulse rate, and activity information. The Home Hub is plugged into the wall in a room you use often and automatically transfers your health data to your care team. We’ve chosen this remote monitoring solution because it does not require any daily interaction from you. All you have to do is wear your clothing with the Health Tag attached as normal.
Patients are provided with a pack of Health Tag sensors and a Home Hub.
Patients attach Health Tags to clothing and plug in Home Hub. No Wifi needed.
Virtual activation and walkthrough.
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Spire is a state-of-the-art solution and is an FDA approved continuous respiratory monitoring device.
The program requires zero patient engagement once the device is attached to the undergarment.
Using AI, Spire provides early detection which can prevent exacerbations.
Participation in the program decreases patient anxiety and increases patient piece of mind.
Every patient is paired with a dedicated, respiratory health partner who will contact you at least once a month, regardless of changes in your breathing.
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Remote Patient Monitoring helps your doctor continuously monitor your health so we can identify changes sooner, often before you even begin to feel sick. This system helps us see how you are doing in between visits to our office. If changes are detected, Spire works directly with your provider to ensure you have proper care. Many patients on the service say they have peace of mind and reduced anxiety knowing clinical professionals are monitoring their health. They appreciate that Spire is checking in on them frequently and take comfort in knowing that if there is any cause for concern, they will be contacted to determine next steps.
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All you have to do is attach the Health Tags to the articles of your clothing you wear most frequently (underwear, bra, or pajamas). That’s it, there is no daily interaction needed. The Health Tags can be washed and dried while attached to your clothing, you do not need to charge the Health Tags or replace batteries, and they last for up to one year.
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All you have to do is attach the Health Tags to the articles of your clothing you wear most frequently (underwear, bra, or pajamas). That’s it, there is no daily interaction needed. The Health Tags can be washed and dried while attached to your clothing, you do not need to charge the Health Tags or replace batteries, and they last for up to one year.
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Your data is shared through a HIPAA compliant dashboard with our team. Spire Health uses advanced data protection tools to ensure all of your data is safe.
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If any changes in your condition are detected, Spire Health will give you a call and ask you some questions to assess your health. If necessary, Spire will coordinate with our office to ensure you are treated promptly.
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Remote patient monitoring is covered by all Medicare plans. It is considered a part B service and there may be a co-pay, although most patients do not pay anything at all. Many commercial plans also cover remote patient monitoring. We would be happy to review your specific insurance coverage to determine if you are eligible.
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We have partnered with Spire Health to help us enroll and set up patients onto the service. If you are interested or have any additional questions, please give us a call at (650) 697-5367.