The Ultimate Third-Party Resource for Remote Monitoring Since 2015, remote monitoring has been the standard practice for managing patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, leading to decreased morbidity and mortality. The significant benefits of remote monitoring have been evident over the past eight years, prompting the release of an HRS/EHRA/APHRS/LAHRS consensus statement in May 2023. This statement included updated guidelines on managing patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices. The comprehensive guidelines include the recommendation for organizations to consider taking their remote monitoring a step further and integrating third-party resources into their process. Imagine an alert-based, AI-driven third-party solution that meets all the demands of remote monitoring and is associated with reducing mortality by 22% and hospitalization by 4%.1 Implicity’s comprehensive solution is reshaping the landscape of remote monitoring by emerging as the ultimate platform for remote device clinics. It effectively addresses even the most difficult challenges associated with this practice. Administrative Burden and Staff Burnout:Handling administrative tasks alongside patient care can lead to burnout among clinical personnel. Implicity’s powerful remote monitoring (RM) solution automates once manual processes, allowing providers to streamline their workflow and dedicate more time to delivering exceptional patient care. With a proven track record of achieving an impressive 84% increase in clinic productivity within just two years, the unique third-party solution empowers healthcare professionals to enhance efficiency, ultimately improving staff satisfaction and the overall quality of care.2 Managing High-Volume Data:In the era of digital healthcare, the sheer volume of remote monitoring data can be overwhelming and especially challenging when resources are short. Leveraging alert-based solutions like Implicity makes managing and reviewing vast amounts of data easier. This ensures timely communication of results, empowering healthcare providers with valuable insights for optimal decision-making. The Financial Strain on Clinics:Running a remote monitoring program can be financially burdensome for clinics. Third-party solutions can offer a path to financial stability through an innovative approach. In fact, Implicity has been proven to achieve an impressive 90% billing compliance rate, ensuring that clinics can maximize their revenue potential.3 By harnessing the expertise and resources of Implicity’s third-party involvement, clinics can improve staff efficiency and reduce costs associated with administrative tasks. This strategic collaboration with Implicity brings financial advantages and paves the way for sustainable growth and success in remote monitoring programs. Communication Gaps between Providers and Patients:Effective communication lies at the core of exceptional healthcare delivery. Recognizing this, the Implicity platform streamlines data review and facilitates real-time communication of results. By bridging the gap between providers and patients, Implicity enhances care coordination, ensuring seamless communication for improved patient-provider relationships. By embracing the transformative CRM solution offered by Implicity, clinics can alleviate administrative burdens, enhance staff efficiency, streamline data management, achieve financial stability, and dedicate more time to direct patient care. It’s time to unlock the full potential of remote monitoring and revolutionize care like never before. By: Megan Grosz 1Varma N, Marijon E, Abraham A, Ibnouhsein I, Bonnet J-L, Rosier A, Singh Heart Rhythm Journal, LB-456088-2, in press, May 16, 2023 The original abstract results can be found here. Differences in results with HRS presentation are due to methodological improvements.2Implicity data. Staff productivity increased after two years of using the Implicity platform, based on data from 56 medical centers3Jay Ganji, MD, FACC, Cardiologist, Piedmont Cardiovascular, November 2022.

Remote Monitoring Device Clinics- Managing Through the Chaos Those who have dedicated their lives to cardiology are experiencing burnout at a record pace. This is especially true for physicians and medical teams remotely monitoring patients with CIEDs (Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices). The growing number of patients involved in remote monitoring (RM) programs has led to increased data that cardiac clinics need to review and manage. The issue will only get worse in the coming years. According to the results of a 2019 study led by Divyang Patel, MD, Cleveland Clinic, some 300,000 patients a year are receiving new CIED implants – making RM even more complex and challenging for clinicians. In her 2022 study, Challenges in managing a remote monitoring device, Margaret Harvey, Ph.D., ACNP-BC, uncovered major themes plaguing the efficiency of RM in the cardiac clinic, such as poor connectivity, staffing issues, and a large volume of false positive alerts.Medical staff is drowning in an onslaught of data that cripples staff productivity and efficiency. But with every challenge comes opportunity. Dr. Harvey says the industry must adapt and develop innovative solutions that move healthcare forward. Luckily, digital health solutions already exist that can help ease the burden of RM data processing. Implicity offers a fully integrated SaaS solution that automates remote workflows, easing the burden on already overworked clinical staff. For example, the Implicity platform recently received FDA approval on an exclusive AI algorithm that automatically reduces the number of ILR false positives by 79% *. False positives from ILRs aren’t mere annoyances; they burden medical teams with so much extra work that it can effectively reduce the number of patients a clinic can support. Using an AI algorithm to reduce the “noise” of ILR alerts reduces the time clinicians and staff must dedicate to taxing data analysis. Also worth mentioning is Implicity’s disconnected patient feature. The platform auto-notifies the patients’ medical team when they become disconnected from the manufacturer’s website. A series of automated SMS messages are exchanged between the platform and the patient to obtain and record the reason for the disconnection, all without involvement from the clinical staff. Managing this process automatically ensures patient records are always up to date, have greater billing accuracy, and have higher staff productivity. There are many choices regarding remote monitoring software, but they are not all created equal. Clinics should look for a partner that easily integrates with their EHR and all the device manufacturer websites to streamline their process. Keeping future growth in mind, look for AI platforms to ensure continued access to relevant, robust data. By:Megan Grosz Download PDF