Achieve Better Health with Ochsner Digital Medicine’s Remote Care

High blood pressure is sometimes referred to as “The Silent Killer.” You may have no signs or symptoms, but it can lead to a heart attack or stroke if left uncontrolled. The good news is that Ochsner has been innovatively managing this challenge for years with the Ochsner Digital Medicine program. Digital Medicine puts control back into your hands.

In this video, Richelle Schiro, MD, a primary care doctor with Ochsner, discusses how the Digital Medicine program enables individuals to monitor their condition, encouraging proactive health management. Digital Medicine members receive user-friendly digital tools, like a digital blood pressure cuff or glucometer, to track progress from home.

“Digital Medicine helps my patients by giving them the power to monitor their disease process and make changes,” says Dr. Schiro. “They can self-correct.”

Members also benefit from having access to a licensed clinician, who manages their medication, and a panel of professional health coaches, who provide support for a healthy lifestyle. Digital Medicine members communicate with this care team remotely, so there is no extra need to go to the doctor’s office.

Dr. Schiro highlights the critical role that remote patient management plays in caring for cardiometabolic conditions. Digital Medicine not only supports her as a healthcare provider but also remains accessible and easy to use for members of diverse backgrounds.

“Technology is ever evolving and is really impactful in healthcare right now,” she says. “I think there are a lot of opportunities to bring healthcare into the home and not just have the touchpoint be at the doctor's office.”