1. By Brett Kotowski

2.  Wireless telecommunication device that sends signals from patient to healthcare provider.  Minimizes trips to hospital patient needs to make.  Doctors can quickly assist patients and ultimately spend time more effectively.

3.  There are 4 components to the RPM system  Sensors  Data storage located with the patient  Centralized Repository to store data from sensors  Diagnostic Applications to develop treatment recommendations.

4.  The most highly advanced system in Remote Physiological monitoring, and developed by Jaltek group.  Monitors variety of vital signs.  Can be integrated with other measurement systems.  Data that is gathered is transferred through a secure wireless network to health providers.

6.  Success of device depends on patients willingness to manage health.  Device is also fairly expensive $3000-5000.  Because it is wireless communication, it would have tough time working in rural areas.  Ultimately, reduces mortality rates, and emergency room visits.

7.  Medical News Today. MediLexicon International. 12 Nov. 2013.  "Remote patient monitoring improves outcomes for chronically ill, study shows." Healthcare IT News. 12 Nov. 2013.  "Remote Patient Monitoring." Wikipedia. 03 July 2013. Wikimedia Foundation. 12 Nov. 2013.  "Remote Physiological Monitoring." New England Health care Institute (2008): 1-6.  "RPM® - Remote Physiology Monitoring System." BRYTECH Inc. 12 Nov. 2013.