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Healthcare IT News - Remote patient monitoring needs proactive, signal-based care

Written by Life365 | 9/8/25 2:00 PM

Life365 CEO Kent Dicks takes the stage in a Healthcare IT News Q&A to challenge current RPM practices. He argues that RPM needs to move from reactive thresholds to a subtle, signal-based framework - one that’s predictive, seamless, and equitable.

In a new Q&A with Healthcare IT News, Life365 CEO Kent Dicks discusses how RPM must evolve beyond the basics of vital sign tracking. He explains that the future lies in predictive, signal-based care models that leverage continuous monitoring to detect meaningful changes before they become urgent.

This shift, he notes, is critical for supporting patients with chronic conditions, reducing hospitalizations, and helping health systems manage capacity. By layering analytics and clinical intelligence on top of monitoring, providers can act on signals rather than symptoms—delivering care that is proactive, scalable, and patient-centered.

 

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