US-based Smart Meter has introduced iAmbientHealth, an ambient sensor that enables healthcare providers to monitor patient health without direct interaction.
iAmbientHealth leverages radar technology to track vital signs such as heart rate, movement, respiration, and bed exit.
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Unlike traditional devices, the advanced sensor does not require wearables or cameras.
Smart Meter stated that its iAmbientHealth sensor aims to address challenges in remote patient monitoring (RPM), including adherence and privacy.
It provides continuous health data that can help healthcare providers detect early signs of infections and mental health shifts, predicting critical health events up to a week in advance.
Smart Meter CEO Casey Pittock said: “We’ve eliminated the need for wearables and cameras, giving providers a powerful tool that works silently in the background.”
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By GlobalDataA study involving over 200 patients showed that iAmbientHealth’s algorithm could predict more than 75% of hospital transfers and cut hospitalisations by half.
The sensor is compatible with Smart Meter’s smart solutions platform and PointClickCare electronic health record (EHR) system.
It can be integrated with existing healthcare infrastructure at RPM companies, long-term healthcare facilities, and other organisations.
Smart Meter is offering the sensor through flexible service packages that can be customised according to clinical and business needs.
The product also qualifies for reimbursement under specific RPM and Chronic Care Management (CCM) CPT codes, supporting financial viability for providers.
iAmbientHealth is already in use in skilled nursing facilities and is now available for home settings, widening access to hospital-grade monitoring.
In May 2024, Smart Meter launched iGlucose Plus, an upgraded version of its glucose meter, to improve diabetes management with real-time monitoring and multilingual support.
