The program aims to keep patients out of the hospital for longer and improve quality of life with hi-tech remote monitoring.
Bupa teamed up with Ramsay Connect to provide Bupa members with access to the heart failure service.
“The Virtual Heart Failure Service allows our members to get the support they need in the comfort of their own home, avoiding treatment at hospital,” said Bupa managing director Chris Carroll.
The Virtual Heart Failure Service provides heart failure patients with technology and wearables to monitor their blood pressure, pulse, oxygen levels, and weight at home. Meanwhile, cardiovascular nurses remotely monitor the patients' vital signs to check any changes to prevent the need to go to the hospital.
The program also includes virtual consultations with specialist nurses and allied health professionals to help patients manage their medication, diet, exercise, and mental health.
Ramsay Connect CEO Ian Galvin said the program has achieved improved health outcomes, helping patients understand their symptoms and manage their condition.
“Chronic heart failure accounts for hundreds of preventable hospitalisations in Australia but with the right support, we can reduce the amount of time people spend in hospital,” he said. “We know patients want flexibility in their care and they now have access to this program backed by specialist technology and a team of clinicians to provide the care they need at home.”
The partnership with Ramsay Connect follows Bupa's partnership with a mental health services provider to offer mental health treatment programs.
