Connected Digital Health

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Medbridge Podcasts

Connected Digital Health bridges the gap between healthcare innovation and real-world clinical application. Join us as we spotlight the visionary leaders transforming patient care through cutting-edge digital tools. Each episode equips healthcare providers and administrators with practical insights to navigate the evolving digital landscape and improve patient outcomes. Powered by Medbridge, we are committed to making healthcare better by empowering providers with the highest quality education and digital care solutions. For more information, visit medbridge.com.

Episodes

  1. Jul 15

    Connected Digitial Health Episode 5: RTM, Revisited: Why Does Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Deserve a Second Look?

    RTM has a trust problem—and it earned it. Early programs asked practices to take on real operational complexity without delivering the outcomes to justify it. But the landscape has shifted in meaningful ways. Updated CPT codes have expanded what’s reimbursable. Delivery models have matured. And the data from practices that stayed the course, or came back for a second look, tells a different story: higher patient adherence, stronger care completion, and revenue that doesn’t require adding staff burden to generate. This is a candid conversation, not a pitch. Bryan Lang from Tandem RTM joins Jon Ide-Don and Andrew Mickus from Medbridge to walk through real program data, break down the delivery model decisions that separate practices seeing traction from those that stall, and introduce a full-service RTM approach that handles enrollment, care coordination, and billing so your clinicians stay focused on care. If you’ve written off RTM before, this is the session that earns a second look. Learning Outcomes Understand how recent CPT code changes have expanded RTM’s reimbursement potential and what that means for outpatient PT practices right nowSee how a full-service RTM delivery model handles enrollment, care coordination, and billing without adding burden to your clinical teamLearn what separates practices that are seeing real clinical and financial results from RTM versus those that launch and stallIf you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

  2. Jun 15

    Connected Digital Health Episode 4: Hybrid Care After Surgery: How Is RTM Closing the Gap?

    Remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) is redefining the post-surgical rehab experience, especially for patients who don’t live just down the street from the clinic. For health systems serving large geographic regions, RTM is much more than a billing opportunity; it’s a vital care access strategy that keeps patients connected during the most critical windows of their recovery. Join us for a live podcast episode and a real-world conversation with Matthew Foulks from the University of Utah Health. Matthew will share how his team successfully embedded RTM into their total joint and ortho-spine programs, extending the reach of their clinicians and closing the gap between surgical follow-ups. We’ll explore what it actually takes to build an RTM program for post-op populations, from patient selection and clinical workflows to lessons learned the hard way on reimbursement. Learning Outcomes Determine how RTM extends post-surgical rehab beyond the clinic and increase access for patients in remote or underserved areasPlan how to build RTM workflows around key post-op milestones and integrate monitoring into existing clinical pathwaysExamine the impact of RTM on patient access, clinical outcomes, and health system financials If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

  3. Apr 15

    Connected Digital Health Episode 3: Hybrid Rehabilitation: Is It Becoming the Expected Standard?

    In this episode of Connected Digital Health, hosts Andrew Mickus and Jon Ide-Don are joined by Dr. Chad Cook, a tenured professor at Duke University and one of the most productive research physical therapists in the field. With over 440 peer-reviewed papers to his name, Dr. Cook explains why he believes hybrid rehabilitation is no longer just a trend but likely a future standard of care delivery expected by major insurance providers like CMS and UnitedHealthcare. We dive deep into how clinicians can pull back the curtain on the “black box” of patient recovery—those critical periods between visits where progress is often unknown—by integrating digital tools and remote monitoring. Dr. Cook addresses the “emotional skepticism” many providers feel toward technology, offering a roadmap for transitioning from a “fixing” mindset to a “coaching” mindset to improve long-term patient adherence. Whether you’re navigating new value-based payment models or seeking to fill gaps in traditional clinic workflows, this conversation offers evidence-based strategies to help you avoid being left behind in the digital evolution of rehabilitation. Learning Outcomes Analyze the evidence around the shift toward hybrid musculoskeletal (MSK) care models, including the clinical, financial, and operational drivers from major payersApply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address the “black box” of patient care by integrating digital tools, remote monitoring, and behavioral change coaching into traditional workflowsSolve patient case scenarios involving the selection of appropriate care platforms and the identification of clinician skill gaps in digital communication and self-management oversight If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

  4. Mar 17

    Connected Digital Health Episode 2: The Clinician’s Perspective on Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)

    With new remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) codes taking effect in 2026, more organizations are actively exploring how to implement and expand RTM across their care models. For clinicians in the field, however, there are still unanswered questions and uncertainties—especially around what RTM actually looks like in day-to-day practice and how it impacts the patient experience. In this live podcast, we’ll have a candid, no-fluff conversation with two clinicians who have been putting RTM to work with their patients: Jennifer Rochester of Sentara Health and Tia Cisler of Corewell Health. Come hear directly from clinicians in the field about what’s working well, potential roadblocks you can avoid, and their perspectives on the value RTM provides to clinicians and patients. Learning Outcomes Find out how actual clinicians in the field are putting RTM into practice with their patients and their daily workGet a no-nonsense viewpoint from clinicians on how RTM works and the value it providesHear real patient success stories that were made possible with RTM and hybrid care If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

  5. Mar 17

    Connected Digital Health Episode 1: Implementing RTM in 2026: Increasing Therapeutic Alliance, Patient Retention, and Revenue Within Your Private Practice

    Remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) is changing how organizations engage patients and support care beyond the visit. With the expansion of RTM CPT codes, RTM is becoming an even more powerful lever for organizations looking to extend care beyond the visit and sustain patient engagement between visits. Join us for a candid, real-world conversation with the Rehabilitation & Performance Institute as they share how their team has leveraged RTM to deliver exceptional patient care and generate incremental revenue. This session is an open discussion rather than a slide presentation. We’ll unpack what it really takes for organizations to get off the ground with RTM—and start seeing tangible results. Learning Outcomes Understand approaches to clinician adoption and organizational alignment for RTMLearn how RTM workflows can be embedded into everyday clinical practiceExplore how RTM can support improved patient outcomes and satisfaction If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

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Connected Digital Health bridges the gap between healthcare innovation and real-world clinical application. Join us as we spotlight the visionary leaders transforming patient care through cutting-edge digital tools. Each episode equips healthcare providers and administrators with practical insights to navigate the evolving digital landscape and improve patient outcomes. Powered by Medbridge, we are committed to making healthcare better by empowering providers with the highest quality education and digital care solutions. For more information, visit medbridge.com.

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