Transforming Hypertension Management at ECMC with Brook’s AI-Driven Remote Care

Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) has partnered with Brook Health to revolutionize hypertension care through a cutting-edge AI and remote monitoring platform. In just 12 weeks, this innovative program has doubled the rate of blood pressure control among high-risk patients, dramatically improving their health outcomes.

Key Achievements:

• Doubled Blood Pressure Control: The program increased the percentage of patients with controlled blood pressure from 37.4% to 67.7%.

• Comprehensive Remote Monitoring: Patients use cellular-connected blood pressure cuffs and the Brook Health app to seamlessly track and share readings.

• Proactive Clinical Support: Nurses monitor patient data in real-time, offering timely interventions and coordinating care with physicians.

  
  

  Program Highlights:

  
  

• Nurse-Led Education Protocol: Personalized onboarding and continuous support based on the American Medical Association's Blood Pressure guidelines.

• Effortless Data Sharing: Technology empowers patients to manage their health from home, reducing the need for frequent office visits.

• Enhanced Clinical Care: AI-driven insights help clinicians provide 'always-on' care, identifying issues early and preventing complications.

Impact and Future Plans:

"This program demonstrates the transformative power of combining remote monitoring technology, AI insights, and human care teams to tackle chronic conditions like hypertension," said Oren Nissim, CEO and Co-Founder of Brook Health.

ECMC’s remote hypertension program addresses social determinants of health, such as health literacy and access to care, significantly benefiting an underserved population. Inspired by this success, ECMC plans to expand the approach to other chronic conditions.

Read the full press release here.