Reducing hospital readmissions with remote patient care management Faced with a rapidly growing population in a relatively disadvantaged part of Queensland, Australia, West Moreton Health is pioneering the use of remote patient care management to help chronically ill patients achieve better health and stay out of hospital. Philips and West Moreton Health developed Mobile Enabled Care (MeCare), an innovative program that combines technology, in-home support and education to empower patients and help enable early intervention when needed. Since the introduction of MeCare in mid-2016, West Moreton Health has seen a reduction of 28% in potentially preventable hospitalizations 4 , and patients report improved confidence and mental health. Customer West Moreton Health, Queensland,

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