The startup develops remote monitoring applications for patients with respiratory conditions, utilizing spirometers and pulse oximeters that connect to a smartphone app. This technology enables patients to conduct home measurements, with data integration into healthcare providers' electronic medical record systems for improved patient management.
Funding
$4.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Patients with chronic respiratory conditions often require frequent monitoring of lung function to manage their disease effectively. Traditional methods involve clinic visits and specialized equipment, creating barriers to access, increasing costs, and potentially delaying necessary interventions. This can lead to suboptimal disease management and increased risk of complications.
Solution
patientMpower offers a remote monitoring platform that enables patients to track and manage respiratory conditions from home. The platform utilizes connected devices like spirometers and pulse oximeters, which transmit data to a smartphone application. This data is then integrated into healthcare providers' electronic health record (EHR) systems, providing clinicians with real-time insights into patient health. The platform aims to improve patient outcomes through early identification of complications, reduced hospitalizations, improved healthcare access, and empowered self-care.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare providers, respiratory specialists, and patients with chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and those undergoing lung transplant or managing heart failure.
Features
- Integration with Bluetooth-enabled spirometers and pulse oximeters for automated data capture
- Patient-facing mobile application for recording symptoms, medications, and other relevant health information
- Secure data transmission and storage in compliance with privacy regulations
- Integration with electronic health record (EHR) systems for seamless data sharing with healthcare providers
- Trend analysis and reporting tools to identify patterns and changes in patient health status
- Remote monitoring dashboards for clinicians to track patient progress and identify potential issues
- Telehealth capabilities for virtual consultations and remote patient management