The system, Complex Care Management, will monitor patients with a high risk of readmission. Each patient will receive a kit placed in their home. Through Bluetooth technology, Baxter will be able to track patients’ progress. All relevant information will be sent to a portal at the hospital, where a staff member will keep an eye on each patient’s health.
The telehealth technology will not replace in-person visits.
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