August 27, 2026 · Mayo Clinic proceedings · DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2026.07.015

Impact of a Nationwide Remote Patient Care Hypertension Program on Clinical and Health Care Cost and Utilization Outcomes

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The authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a remote patient care (RPC) hypertension program on improving clinical outcomes and reducing healthcare costs for Medicare patients with hypertension. The study found significant reductions in blood pressure and an increase in the percentage of patients achieving target blood pressure levels, alongside a decrease in total healthcare costs and inpatient admissions. Overall, the RPC program demonstrated a positive impact on hypertension management and healthcare utilization.

David I Feldman, Spencer Reynolds, Theodore Feldman, Randall Curnow, Eve Cunningham, Marat Fudim

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