MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems, Inc. has partnered with the Blue & You Foundation for Healthier Arkansas to improve patient outcomes using remote patient monitoring.
The MHSI program implemented in early 2024, Breaking Barriers, provided remote monitoring equipment to 780 patients already enrolled in Chronic Care Management. Since the program’s initiation, 98% of patients surveyed reported an increased sense of
control over their chronic illness and 32% of patients reported improved med compliance. These improvements also contributed to the prevention of ER visits and hospital stays, as MHSI staff were able to identify arising issues more quickly. Other improvements noted by the program were lower glucose and blood pressure levels, as well as a decline in Chronic Heart Failure exacerbations and a decrease in admissions for COPD.
Heath Reep, director of Chronic Care Management for MHSI, has been encouraged by the progress made through the program. He says, “Several of our patients were able to avoid over-medication associated with white-coat hypertension. In some cases, our devices allowed us to make medication adjustments that helped our patients reach their goals much faster than they would have been able to if they relied solely on office visits.”
MHSI is so grateful to have partnered with the Blue & You Foundation for Healthier Arkansas to improve the lives of our patients throughout our service area and make a positive impact in Southeast Arkansas through the Breaking Barriers program. If you are interested in more information regarding our Chronic Care Management program to improve your quality of life and help with the day-to-challenges of managing a chronic illness, talk to your provider today or visit MainlineHealth.net /services/chronic-care-
management.
About Mainline Health Systems
Since 1978, Mainline Health Systems has served the residents of Southeast Arkansas with
a compassionate approach and a commitment to the highest standard of medical, dental,
and behavioral health care. From its first office in Portland all those years ago, Mainline
Health Systems has grown to 33 locations across Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland,
Drew, Grant, Lincoln, and Pulaski counties. To learn more about Mainline Health Systems
Inc., visit their website at www.mainlinehealth.net.
