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

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 areas * Plan how to build RTM workflows around key post-op milestones and integrate monitoring into existing clinical pathways * Examine 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/ [https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pricing/]

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

In this episode of Connected Digital Health, hosts Andrew Mickus [https://www.medbridge.com/about/instructor/andrew-mickus]and Jon Ide-Don [https://www.medbridge.com/about/instructor/jon-ide-don] are joined by Dr. Chad Cook [https://www.medbridge.com/about/instructor/chad-cook-physical-therapy], 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 payers * Apply 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 workflows * Solve 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/ [https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pricing/]

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 [https://www.medbridge.com/about/instructor/jennifer-rochester] of Sentara Health and Tia Cisler [https://www.medbridge.com/about/instructor/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 work * Get a no-nonsense viewpoint from clinicians on how RTM works and the value it provides * Hear 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/ [https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pricing/]

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 RTM * Learn how RTM workflows can be embedded into everyday clinical practice * Explore how RTM can support improved patient outcomes and satisfaction If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/ [https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pricing/]