# Remote Patient Monitoring
### Convenient chronic care from home
Northstar Online Clinic offers Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) for patients in Maine and Colorado who need ongoing support managing chronic conditions such as high blood pressure.
Remote Patient Monitoring allows your clinician to track important health data from your home using secure medical devices. Instead of waiting months for a clinic visit or traveling long distances, your care team can monitor your health trends and intervene early when needed.
This service is especially helpful for patients living in rural communities where access to primary care can be limited.
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## What is Remote Patient Monitoring?
Remote Patient Monitoring uses medical devices such as digital blood pressure cuffs to send health readings securely to your clinician. These readings help your provider identify trends and make timely treatment adjustments.
Rather than relying on occasional office visits, RPM provides continuous insight into your health between appointments.
Your provider reviews your readings regularly and contacts you if changes in treatment are needed.
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## Who may benefit from RPM?
Remote Patient Monitoring may be helpful for patients with:
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Diabetes
• Heart failure
• COPD or lung disease
• Difficulty traveling to medical appointments
• Limited access to nearby healthcare providers
Your eligibility is determined during a telehealth visit with a clinician.
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## How the program works
1. Schedule a telehealth visit
Meet with a clinician from Northstar Online Clinic to review your medical history and determine whether monitoring is appropriate.
2. Enroll in the monitoring program
If RPM is recommended, we will enroll you in the program and arrange delivery of a monitoring device.
3. Receive your device at home
Devices are easy to use and may include a digital blood pressure cuff or other monitoring equipment.
4. Take regular readings
Your readings are securely transmitted to your care team.
5. Ongoing monitoring and care
Your clinician reviews trends and may schedule follow-up visits or adjust treatment when needed.
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## Insurance coverage
Many Remote Patient Monitoring services are covered by Medicare and some Medicaid plans when medically appropriate.
Coverage varies depending on your insurance plan and clinical eligibility. Your provider will review coverage details during your telehealth visit.
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## Why patients choose Northstar Online Clinic
• Care from the comfort of your home
• Support for patients in rural communities
• Earlier detection of changes in chronic conditions
• Reduced need for frequent clinic visits
• Secure telehealth technology
Our goal is to help patients maintain better control of chronic conditions while avoiding unnecessary travel and delays in care.
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## Get started
If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or another chronic condition and would like to learn more about Remote Patient Monitoring, schedule a telehealth visit with Northstar Online Clinic.
During your appointment, your clinician can determine whether this program is right for you.