Remote Monitoring | Community Health
Remote monitoring refers to the use of information technology to monitor and manage patients, devices, or systems from a distance. In healthcare, remote monitor
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Remote monitoring refers to the use of information technology to monitor and manage patients, devices, or systems from a distance. In healthcare, remote monitoring enables healthcare professionals to track patients' vital signs, symptoms, and treatment plans in real-time, improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions. In IT, remote monitoring and management (RMM) software allows IT departments and managed service providers to monitor, manage, and support endpoints such as servers, desktops, laptops, and mobile devices remotely. With the global remote monitoring market expected to reach $1.4 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 15.6%, remote monitoring is becoming an essential tool for healthcare and IT professionals. According to a study by the [[national-institutes-of-health|National Institutes of Health]], remote monitoring can reduce hospital readmissions by up to 30%. The [[world-health-organization|World Health Organization]] also recommends remote monitoring as a way to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.