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Area of Science:

Maternal Health
Cardiovascular Medicine
Health Services Research

Background:

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a significant cause of maternal morbidity.
Effective postpartum monitoring is crucial for managing HDP and preventing adverse outcomes.
Remote monitoring offers a potential solution for improving postpartum care accessibility and adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the association between a remote blood pressure monitoring program and adverse postpartum clinical outcomes.
To assess the impact of remote monitoring on healthcare utilization and total medical costs in patients with HDP.

Main Methods:

Retrospective cohort study of patients with HDP using administrative claims data (2017-2021).
Comparison of patients in a text-based remote blood pressure monitoring program with two propensity-score matched cohorts (asynchronous and contemporaneous).
Evaluation of adverse clinical outcomes, healthcare service utilization, and total medical costs post-delivery.

Main Results:

Remote monitoring patients had fewer adverse outcomes within 6 months postpartum compared to the asynchronous cohort (2.9% vs 4.7%).
No significant difference in adverse outcomes was observed compared to the contemporaneous cohort (3.2% vs 4.5%).
Remote monitoring led to more cardiology visits but fewer ED visits and readmissions, resulting in lower total medical costs.

Conclusions:

Remote blood pressure monitoring is associated with reduced adverse postpartum outcomes and lower medical costs.
Implementation of remote monitoring programs can decrease hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
Evidence-based remote monitoring may improve maternal health outcomes and reduce mortality in at-risk populations.