Medtronic has announced the U.S. launch of a new remote monitoring system, according to a news release.
The CareLink Express service is a remote monitoring system intended to allow clinicians to obtain data regarding the status of Medtronic implanted cardiac devices and send the information to the hospital.
"In line with Medtronic's stated goal of offering products and services that provide enhanced economic value to hospitals and clinicians, our data shows that CareLink Express reduces burdens on physicians and hospitals by increasing workflow efficiency and reducing operating costs," said Pat Mackin, senior vice president and president of the cardiac rhythm disease management business at Medtronic, in the release. "These efficiencies demonstrate that quality of care and cost reduction can work hand-in-hand; it's not necessary to diminish patient care in order to reduce healthcare costs."
Medtronic is headquartered in Minneapolis.
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