Why Ochsner & Humana struck an RPM Partnership for Chronic Care

The partnership between Ochsner Health and Humana aims to expand access to remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs for Medicaid beneficiaries in Louisiana. Through this collaboration, Humana's Medicaid plan, Healthy Horizons, offers access to Ochsner's digital care programs targeting type 2 diabetes and hypertension. RPM tools have shown effectiveness in managing chronic diseases, but accessibility remains a challenge, especially for underserved populations. Ochsner's RPM programs, initiated almost a decade ago, integrate digital devices and personalized care plans to enhance chronic care outcomes. The partnership addresses deployment challenges, ensuring technology accessibility and patient education. Short- and long-term goals include improving patient experience, boosting engagement in care, and expanding access to RPM programs. Ochsner Digital Medicine actively seeks further RPM partnerships with managed care organizations in Louisiana and neighboring states, aiming to replicate the success achieved with Humana.