Validic and Tenovi join forces to expand access to remote patient monitoring

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In a move aimed at expanding digital health access to underserved communities, Validic announced a strategic integration with Tenovi, a provider of cellular-connected medical device platforms. The partnership is expected to enhance the scalability, reliability, and simplicity of remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs across the country.

The collaboration fuses Tenovi’s proprietary Cellular Gateway technology with Validic’s EHR-integrated health IoT platform. This eliminates the need for patients to rely on home Wi-Fi or smartphones—often a barrier in rural and economically challenged areas—and ensures seamless, real-time health data transmission from a patient’s home to their care team.

“Every person deserves access to affordable, quality health care enabled by advanced digital health solutions, regardless of their location or economic status,” said Drew Schiller, CEO and Co-founder of Validic. “This integration enables health systems to deliver personalized, proactive care more effectively, without adding workflow burden or requiring patients to navigate complex technology.”

The integrated solution is designed to streamline the patient experience and improve clinical efficiency. Patients take their readings using one of Tenovi’s 40+ supported devices, and the data is automatically transmitted to Validic’s platform. Clinicians can then view real-time data—enhanced by generative AI insights—directly within the electronic health record, improving care coordination and reducing documentation workload.

Key benefits, according to the companies, of the partnership include:

• Seamless cellular connectivity that avoids reliance on personal technology.
• An automated, simplified patient experience that supports greater compliance.
• AI-powered clinical insights embedded within the EHR interface.
• Lower program costs through consolidated vendor management and reduced implementation times.

“A partnership between Validic and Tenovi eliminates data gaps that can stall patient care,” said Jay Lenick, chief revenue officer at Tenovi. “Validic’s EHR integration, combined with our portfolio of over 40 RPM and RTM devices, offers clinicians reliable connectivity and actionable insights without chasing data.”

Health care organizations are expected to benefit from the streamlined procurement process and enhanced scalability that the partnership enables—key advantages for rapidly growing RPM programs serving diverse patient populations.

The rise of remote patient monitoring and its impact on health care

Remote patient monitoring has rapidly evolved from a niche offering to a cornerstone of modern health care delivery. Fueled by technological advances and a growing need to manage chronic conditions outside traditional care settings, RPM solutions have transformed how care is delivered—especially in rural or underserved areas.

Remote patient monitoring uses connected health devices to collect and transmit patient health data—such as blood pressure, weight, blood glucose, or oxygen levels—to health care providers in real time. The goal is to monitor patients’ health status continuously and intervene early if problems arise, reducing hospital admissions, emergency visits, and overall health care costs.

Recent advances in RPM technology

Several recent innovations have improved the feasibility and effectiveness of RPM:

• Cellular Connectivity: Devices that transmit data via built-in cellular networks eliminate the need for Wi-Fi or smartphones, dramatically increasing usability for elderly, low-income, or rural patients.
• Device Integration: Platforms like Validic’s aggregate data from dozens of devices and brands, creating a unified patient profile accessible within the provider’s workflow.
• Artificial Intelligence: Generative AI and predictive analytics are now embedded into RPM platforms, helping identify at-risk patients and generate actionable insights for clinical teams.
• EHR Integration: Modern RPM solutions integrate directly with electronic health records, enabling seamless data sharing and more efficient documentation.

Clinical and economic benefits

RPM is especially beneficial for managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, and COPD. Studies have shown that RPM can lead to:

• Reduced hospital readmissions
• Improved medication adherence
• Higher patient satisfaction
• Better clinical outcomes

A 2023 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that Medicare patients enrolled in RPM programs for heart failure experienced 38% fewer hospitalizations over six months compared to those receiving usual care.

Additionally, RPM supports value-based care models by helping providers meet quality metrics while keeping costs in check. By identifying issues early, clinicians can adjust treatment plans without requiring an office visit—saving both time and money.

Despite its promise, RPM faces challenges. These include reimbursement complexities, patient education, and ensuring equitable access across demographic lines. Partnerships like the one between Validic and Tenovi aim to solve some of these issues by minimizing the technology burden on patients and simplifying implementation for healthcare providers.

As RPM adoption continues to grow, experts say it is increasingly viewed not just as a tool for chronic care management, but as a foundational component of a smarter, more connected health care system.