Study Results

Results demonstrated the value of remote monitoring was perceived to be moderate to high across all the chronic disease states. The most common factors contributing to highest ratings for remote monitoring included situations where patients:


live in rural areas or without easy access to a doctor or hospital;
have just been discharged from the hospital and require close monitoring or follow-up; or
are suffering from rare, more serious or multiple diseases.
The study also explored overall policies and reimbursement for remote monitoring in these countries. Results found several policies and initiatives existed to promote adoption of remote monitoring, and most of the studied countries had initiated regional or national pilot projects to further evaluate remote monitoring. Overall, the study notes a lack of national tariffs. However, regional reimbursement programs for remote monitoring exist in some countries. Although public support for remote monitoring is present in the countries studied, implementation is generally inconsistent. It was also recognized that barriers to wider adoption exist including the need to align incentives and address any potential impact on physician budgets.

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About Baxter

Baxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including home, acute and in-center dialysis; sterile IV solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition; biosurgery products and anesthetics; and pharmacy automation, software and services. The company’s global footprint and the critical nature of its products and services play a key role in expanding access to healthcare in emerging and developed countries. Baxter’s employees worldwide are building upon the company’s rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes forward-looking statements concerning Baxter's AMIA and HOMECHOICE CLARIA APD systems and the SHARESOURCE remote connectivity platform and a Baxter conducted study regarding benefits associated with their integrated usage in select countries. The statements are based on assumptions about many important factors, including the following, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: satisfaction of regulatory and other requirements; actions of regulatory bodies and other governmental authorities; product quality, manufacturing or supply issues; patient safety issues; changes in law and regulations; breaches or failures of the company’s information technology systems; and other risks identified in Baxter's most recent filing on Form 10-K and other SEC filings, all of which are available on Baxter's website. Baxter does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

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