Connecticut Patients With Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Can Now Be Monitored at Home — Most Do Not Know Their Insurance Covers It

Hartford HealthCare — Connecticut’s largest health system — launched Hartford HealthCare Remote Care using Cadence technology to monitor patients with high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetes between doctor visits. The patient takes readings — blood pressure, blood glucose, weight, or other vitals depending on their condition. “Cadence sends us messages — blood pressure is trending high — it’s proactive rather than reactive,” said Dr. Paul McFarlane, who works with Hartford HealthCare patients enrolled in the system. The Three Conditions Hartford HealthCare Is Targeting — and Why They Matter for This AudienceCadence primarly targets three conditions: high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetes. A high blood pressure reading in a doctor’s office can reflect anxiety about the appointment.