The 2025 Remote Patient Monitoring Conference, held in San Diego, California, provided extensive insights into the dynamic status of remote patient monitoring (RPM).
This conference comes at a time when patient receptiveness to digital health solutions is increasing. In a McKinsey survey report, 51% of the respondents showed interest in using digital health solutions to track their health information and share it with their providers.
The 2025 RPM conference brought together industry experts and leaders to share insights about progressive RPM techniques that improve healthcare delivery while reducing expenses and generating optimal outcomes.
The conference agenda had informative presentations, meaningful panel discussions and educational workshops examining essential developments and potential hurdles within the fast-evolving RPM domain.
Here’s a summary of key takeaways and insights from RPM leaders.
The 2025 Remote Patient Monitoring Conference: Principal Takeaways and Insights
During the two-day conference, day one set the stage for RPM’s success by exploring fundamental knowledge about RPM’s present situation and upcoming trajectory. Day two focused on the practical aspects of implementing and managing successful RPM programs.
Mauricio Pinto, Regional Medical Director at Curana Health and CEO of Just Vital Solutions established the conference’s framework by emphasising RPM’s vital role in healthcare transformations.
The evolving role of RPM
RPM is no longer a futuristic concept. It is a present-day necessity, driven by increasing patient interest in digital health and the need for more efficient, value-based care.
RPM’s role is shifting from simply monitoring patients to actively engaging them in their care. Progressive and innovative RPM techniques combined with patient involvement will enhance healthcare outcomes.
Study indicates that by 2025, more than 26% of the American population will use some form of RPM service. And it will become the key to enabling ageing in place.
In his session, the Director of Data Science at Nuna, Kate Niehaus, detailed how RPM interventions could be made more specific through data analytics. He also discussed strategies to engage patients in their healthcare journey.
Revolutionising patient care
Remote monitoring support also assists in hospital care. It enhances post-discharge patient care, reducing hospital readmission rates.
The tech’s ability to enable time-responsive interventions guards against hospital readmission complications that may follow patient discharge.
Furthermore, RPM can also be used to schedule virtual visits for patients in the emergency department. In a session by Sam Shen and Patrice Callagy (both from Stanford Health Care), they explored the potential of telehealth to improve emergency department efficiency and provide timely follow-up care.
Effective RPM strategies
During the 2025 RPM conference, a panel of experts, including Sam Shen (Stanford Health Care), Maggie McIntee (Mayo Clinic), Michael Ries (Advocate Health), and Cindy Welsh (Advocate Aurora Health), shared their insights on effective RPM strategies to enhance patient access and care.
The discussion covered numerous topics, including best practices for implementation, overcoming challenges, and measuring the impact of RPM programs.
However, there are issues influencing provider contracts in the RPM space like the financial and logistical considerations. Addressing them is essential to establish successful RPM programs.
The role of patient engagement
A Deloitte study observed an increasing interest in patients towards proactive health management. This is fueling the need for convenient and personalised solutions.
This growing desire for patient-centric care was echoed by Mayumi Oda from UAB Health System. She highlighted patient engagement as a key element for RPM program success.
The session discussed the importance of patient-centric RPM strategies in remote healthcare while maintaining the necessary adherence to monitoring systems during this session.
Technology and innovation: What did health leaders say at the 2025 RPM conference?
Health partnerships between digital health companies and hospitals is essential
Maggie McIntee, Director of Clinical Innovation at Mayo Clinic, shared valuable lessons from partnering with digital companies to provide longitudinal care monitoring. Her discussion covered the practicalities of such partnerships, including data integration, patient engagement, and ensuring continuity of care.
RPM deployment in hospitals is a necessity
Cindy Welsh, Vice President at Advocate Aurora Health, explained the deployment needs of RPM systems in hospital settings. Her presentation discussed how virtual monitoring enhances inpatient care through better safety standards, decreased staff workload and superior resource management.
Application of RPM extends beyond traditional hospital settings
Michael Ries from Advocate Health explored the use of RPM for tele-critical care outside the ICU, demonstrating its potential to expand access to specialist care. His presentation highlighted the benefits of extending critical care expertise to a broader range of patients through remote monitoring.
There are quantifiable benefits of RPM implementation
Myles Smith of Masimo presented compelling evidence of RPM’s tangible impact. His data-driven insights showcased the potential for reducing emergency department visits, hospital readmissions, and overall length of stay. He highlighted RPM’s value in optimizing healthcare resource utilisation.
RPM can enable a hybrid approach to maternal health
Krystal Richards of Intermountain Health discussed the role of a hybrid approach combining RPM and patient vitals trends in maternal health. Her session highlighted the potential of RPM to improve maternal health outcomes and manage high-risk pregnancies.
Workshop: Implementation guide for technology programs
At the 2025 RPM conference, alongside the main sessions, there were workshops. The workshop presented by Virginia Burchett offered a useful manual for coordinating technology programs, like RPM, with population health initiatives.
Virginia Burchett is the Chief Strategy and Implementation Officer for ES Digital Health and CEO of Burchett Consulting. This training was beneficial for participants looking to establish and enhance their RPM programs, owing to Burchett’s vast experience in population health and healthcare consulting.
The final word
The 2025 Remote Patient Monitoring Conference was more than a meeting of minds—it was a clarion call for a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery.
The event underscored the increasing importance of RPM in value-based care, the growing role of digital partnerships and telehealth in expanding access to care, and the critical need for patient engagement and data-driven decision-making to maximise the impact of RPM programs.
The conference bridged the gap between emerging digital innovations and traditional healthcare practices, creating a collaborative environment where breakthrough ideas can take root.
-By Alkama Sohail and the AHT Team
