What You Should Know:
– Philips, a global leader in health technology, has announced a national partnership in the USA with Optum Healthcare.
– The strategic collaboration integrates Philips’ advanced cardiac ambulatory monitoring solutions, including Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCOT) and Philips Extended Holter (ePatch), into the Optum network. The goal of the partnership is to enable earlier detection of cardiac conditions and support timely clinical intervention for Optum’s 3.4 million members across 22 U.S. states.
Expands Access to MCOT & ePatch Solutions
Through this agreement, Philips is expanding access to its MCOT and ePatch solutions across commercial, Medicare, Medicare Advantage or Managed Medicare, and Medicaid plans. These wearable technologies empower clinicians with insights to accelerate clinically smart cardiac care, while allowing patients to maintain their daily routines with confidence.
Benefits Across the Healthcare Ecosystem
By expanding access and streamlining the patient referral process, the collaboration supports proactive care and improved patient outcomes. The inclusion of Philips technology offers several significant benefits for patients, providers, and payers in managing chronic conditions effectively:
- Reduced Delays in Specialist Referrals: Streamlined processes help minimize waiting times for cardiac condition referrals.
- Enhanced Diagnostic Insights: Improved access to diagnostic data supports more informed clinical decision-making for cardiac issues.
- Seamless Care Coordination: Ensures smooth transitions throughout the patient journey, from the initial visit to post-discharge.
- Increased Patient Compliance: User-friendly monitoring and diagnostic devices can encourage better adherence to treatment plans.
“Today marks a great step forward in Philips’ ability to reach even more patients and help them receive the care they deserve,” said Julia Strandberg, Chief Business Leader, Connected Care, at Royal Philips. “As a preferred in-network provider, Philips’ cardiac ambulatory monitoring services empower primary care physicians and cardiologists with actionable data that enables them to build stronger collaboration across care teams and can ultimately improve patient outcomes.”
As a preferred in-network provider, Philips’ cardiac ambulatory monitoring services empower primary care physicians and cardiologists with actionable data to build stronger collaboration across care teams.
