Blog | Unity Transitional Care

Articles on remote physiologic monitoring, ambient intelligence, and clinical innovation for senior living and long-term care.

What is Remote Physiologic Monitoring?

Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) is a Medicare-supported care model in which connected devices record vital signs at home and a clinical team reviews those readings under physician supervision.

Care model
Physician-supervised Remote Physiologic Monitoring
Metrics tracked
Blood pressure, glucose, oxygen saturation, weight, heart rate, respiratory rate
Service area
Austin, Texas and surrounding communities

How does remote monitoring work in assisted living?

  1. A physician confirms eligibility and orders monitoring.
  2. Connected devices are delivered and paired for the resident.
  3. Readings transmit securely to the clinical team each day.
  4. Nurses review trends and escalate meaningful changes.

Is remote patient monitoring covered by Medicare in 2026?

Medicare Part B covers RPM for eligible patients with acute or chronic conditions when program requirements are met. See CMS telehealth and remote monitoring policy, Medicare coverage guidance, and HHS health-data privacy guidance.

Articles on remote physiologic monitoring and assisted living

RPM services | RPM FAQ | Contact Austin, Texas

Blog | Unity Transitional Care

Articles on remote physiologic monitoring, ambient intelligence, and clinical innovation for senior living and long-term care.

What is Remote Physiologic Monitoring?

Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) is a Medicare-supported care model in which connected devices record vital signs at home and a clinical team reviews those readings under physician supervision.

Care model
Physician-supervised Remote Physiologic Monitoring
Metrics tracked
Blood pressure, glucose, oxygen saturation, weight, heart rate, respiratory rate
Service area
Austin, Texas and surrounding communities

How does remote monitoring work in assisted living?

  1. A physician confirms eligibility and orders monitoring.
  2. Connected devices are delivered and paired for the resident.
  3. Readings transmit securely to the clinical team each day.
  4. Nurses review trends and escalate meaningful changes.

Is remote patient monitoring covered by Medicare in 2026?

Medicare Part B covers RPM for eligible patients with acute or chronic conditions when program requirements are met. See CMS telehealth and remote monitoring policy, Medicare coverage guidance, and HHS health-data privacy guidance.

Articles on remote physiologic monitoring and assisted living

RPM services | RPM FAQ | Contact Austin, Texas