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Pediatrics RPM
Pediatrics RPM

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Product Description:

Enterprise wide RPM platform to manage any and all populations outside the hospital. Full scale device's, patient reported outcomes, surveys and real time notifications.

About Locus Health:

Locus is a remote patient monitoring platform built to support both pediatric and adult care. We focus on four key areas to make remote care feel like a seamless extension of your health system.

Maximizing Your Tools: We help you get more value out of your current EHR and tech investments.

Supporting Your Staff: We design our workflows to match the reality of your team’s busy schedule, helping them work efficiently without burnout.

Freedom of Choice: We have a wide selection of pediatric and adult devices and are willing to evaluate new device partnerships on behalf of your system.

Proven Results: We help transform remote care into a strategic advantage by improving patient outcomes and generating a positive return on investment. Our approach engages patients of all ages and levels of digital literacy, assisting them in connecting devices and staying involved with the care programs at your health system.

 

Product Description:

OnCare360 addresses the patient’s journey between point-of-care visits with a continuous care management platform that captures and transmits daily health data through devices, wearables, and patient interactions. OnCare360 takes a 360-degree approach to managing value-based care by combining Care Management (CCM, RPM, TCM, PCM, RTM), medication, adverse event, and general wellness, clinical communication, and data analytics to create a circle of support between patients, providers and payers.

About OnCare360 Inc.:

OnCare360 addresses the patient’s journey between point-of-care visits with a continuous care management platform that captures and transmits daily health data through devices, wearables, and patient interactions. OnCare360 takes a 360-degree approach to managing value-based care by combining Care Management (CCM, RPM, TCM, PCM, RTM), medication, adverse event, and general wellness, clinical communication, and data analytics to create a circle of support between patients, providers and payers.

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Integrated, Not Isolated Data Collection The biggest challenge with RPM data is usually where it lives. With Locus, data doesn't sit in a separate portal: Direct to EHR: We feed "discrete data" directly into your EMR flowsheets from our ecosystem of both Bluetooth and Cellular connected devices which include common vital signs, as well as spirometry, fetal doppler, and growing. Manage by Exception: Our system filters the "noise." Instead of scrolling through thousands of normal readings, your team is alerted only when a patient’s data trends outside of their personal "normal" range. This is further fine-tuned by health system partners. Outcomes: Our data consistently demonstrates how remote monitoring has lowered readmission rates and/or shortened hospital stays.

Locus offers several methods for health systems to access and analyze their data: Reporting Dashboard: A built-in dashboard within the Locus web application that provides immediate visibility into program metrics. Custom SQL Reports: The platform supports the creation of specialized

Locus Health’s bidirectional communication capabilities are managed via feature flags, allowing health systems to customize the level of patient engagement based on specific program needs or clinical capacity. Feature Flag Customization Administrators can choose to enable or disable the following communication channels: In-App Messaging: This optional feature allows for secure, non-urgent messaging between the care team and the patient. Video Visits: Programs have the option to "Turn On" video capabilities for 1-to-1 visits or group sessions with up to 49 participants, such as centering sessions or group counseling. Notifications: Clinicians can enable or disable real-time notifications via email or SMS for measurement alerts and new messages. If these are disabled, alerts will still display within the web portal for the care team to manage. Patient notifications happen via HIPAA-compliant banner notifications and "nudges" to take vital signs or login to see a message.

Accessibility and WCAG Compliance Locus is committed to an "accessibility-first" design philosophy, adhering to international standards to ensure an inclusive digital experience: WCAG Compliant Design: The application is built following Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which focus on making digital content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for individuals with various disabilities. Native Accessibility Tool Support: The app is designed to work seamlessly with iOS and Android native mobile tools. This allows patients to utilize standard features such as: Screen Readers (e.g., VoiceOver on iOS and TalkBack on Android) for patients with visual impairments. Text Resizing and high-contrast modes to improve readability. Voice Control and other assistive technologies provided by mobile operating systems. Equitability and Localization To ensure health equity, Locus addresses linguistic and social barriers through targeted features: Language Localization: The Locus patient app is fully localized in English and Spanish, allowing a broader demographic to engage with their care plans in their preferred language. Flexible Access Options: Recognizing that not all patients have the same resources, Locus offers four ways to access the platform: BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): Use the app on a personal iPhone or Android device. Cellular-Enabled iPads: Locus can provide pre-configured, cellular-ready tablets for patients who do not have reliable internet or their own mobile devices. Web-Based Portal (PWA): A web-accessible version for use on any browser. Simple Connectivity: Features like cellular hub connectivity and automated data transmission help patients in rural or underserved areas stay connected without needing complex technical setups.

Pediatric Care Pathways Locus is a leader in pediatric remote patient monitoring (RPM), serving many of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Their pediatric pathways focus on "feeders and growers" and medically complex patients to reduce length of stay (LOS) and improve outcomes. Cardiac: High-risk cardiology, heart failure, VAD, TRAC, and exercise programs for older CHD patients. NICU: Complex discharges (NG tubes/Oxygen), feeders and growers, and substance-exposed newborns. Pulmonary: Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Trach/Vent care. General/Other: Solid organ transplant, palliative care, outpatient antimicrobial therapy (OPAT), and the transition from TPN to oral feeds. Adult Care Pathways For adult populations, Locus provides pathways aimed at managing chronic conditions and reducing 30-day readmission risks. Oncology: Specifically developed through NIH/National Cancer Institute awards, including chemotherapy treatment and medication monitoring. Cardiac: Heart failure and cardiac rehab. Pulmonary: COPD and pneumonia. Surgical: Bariatric and urology pathways. General/Chronic: Endocrinology, high-risk obstetrics, mental health, weight management, and spinal cord injury. Transplant: Solid organ and stem cell transplant. Pathway Customization and Scalability While these pathways are prebuilt based on clinical evidence and established best practices, they remain highly flexible: Configurability: Care teams can choose from over 70 different measurement types to design a dashboard that fits their specific program needs. Enterprise Integration: Pathways are integrated directly into the EMR (e.g., Epic, Cerner), allowing for discrete data return and SSO access for clinicians. Logistics Support: Locus manages the full logistics of these pathways, including shipping branded kits with integrated devices (scales, BP monitors, etc.) directly to patients' homes.

The Locus platform is designed to be fully integrated into enterprise health systems. Key features include: Discrete Data Integration: Biometric and symptomatic data from remote monitoring is sent back to the EMR as discrete data, making it actionable within the patient's record. Single Sign-On (SSO): Clinicians can access the Locus dashboard directly through the EMR using SSO via SMART on FHiR, reducing the need for multiple logins. EMR-Based Enrollment: Programs can be configured to allow patient enrollment directly via an EHR order, as seen in implementations like the Inova health system. Patient Portal Integration: Patients can have the option to launch the Locus application directly from within their MyChart (Epic) portal. Appointment Synchronization: Locus can integrate with health system scheduling to provide appointment reminders and updates within the remote monitoring app. This includes incorporating schedules from an EMR, infusion, and transplant systems into one centralized reminder.

Locus Health provides a structured support model designed to ensure clinical continuity while maintaining efficient operational assistance for both providers and patients: 24/7/365 Urgent Support: Locus offers around-the-clock support every day of the year specifically for urgent care-blocking issues. This ensures that critical clinical workflows and monitoring remain functional at all times. Core Office Hours: Standard support services are available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. EST to 8:30 p.m. EST, excluding federal holidays. Logistics and Shipping Support: During office hours, the Locus team manages the logistics of picking, packing, and shipping branded kits directly to clinics or patient homes. Help Desk and Technical Assistance: The Locus Help Desk is available during office hours to assist with account activation and device connectivity support. Clinical and Patient Engagement: Support staff work during office hours to encourage patient engagement and provide necessary training for clinicians to ensure they are proficient with the platform.

Locus Health provides a highly configurable framework for health systems to deliver patient education and health coaching materials directly within the Locus app. To ensure a personalized and flexible patient journey, systems can utilize the following content delivery methods: Automated Delivery Logic: Content can be scheduled for auto-delivery based on specific milestones, such as how long a patient has been enrolled in a program. Manual Triggering for Individual Needs: Clinicians have the ability to manually trigger specific content to patients at any time. This ensures that educational resources and coaching tools are tailored to meet unique, patient-centered care requirements as they arise. Hosted Educational Content: Health systems can host a variety of multimedia resources, including PDFs and Videos, to provide clinical guidance and self-care instructions. Surveys and PROMs: Clinicians can integrate questionnaires and Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to gather qualitative data and assess patient progress.

While Locus is primarily an enterprise remote patient monitoring solution, its flexible communication infrastructure enables specialized partnerships—such as with the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation—and supports remote cardiac rehab programs for both 12-week and 24-week sessions. These programs leverage Locus's bidirectional communication tools to achieve the following: 1-to-1 and Group Support Sessions: The platform can "turn on" video visit capabilities to host private consultations or group centering sessions for up to 49 participants. Structured Coaching Delivery: Health systems can host and auto-deliver educational PDFs, videos, and surveys tailored to the specific timeline of a 12 or 24-week cardiac recovery journey. Patient-Centered Adjustments: Clinicians can manually trigger specific coaching content or questionnaires based on a patient's individual progress or behavioral health requirements during rehab.

Locus has demonstrated its impact in oncology through the following partnerships and clinical studies: COVID-19 Oncology Management: Locus support enables managing oncology patients at home during treatment, a practice highlighted for its efficiency and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inova Schar Cancer Institute Pilot: An NCI-funded pilot to remotely monitor gastrointestinal cancer patients with connected devices, symptomatic questions, combined infusion and EMR scheduling integration, complimented by HCO authored "What to Expect" video series. Wearable Oncology Trial: Locus participated in a prospective clinical trial titled "A Pilot Prospective Clinical Trial Using Remote Monitoring for Cancer Patients Undergoing Outpatient Chemotherapy" led by Dr. John Deeken. Study Focus: The trial utilized Apple Watch data (steps, sleep, activity) and symptomatic questions for patients starting cycle one, day one of chemotherapy and infusion. Awards: The Inova Schar Cancer Center received an Innovation Award in July 2021 from the Association of Cancer Care Centers for its work with Locus. NCI Grants and Research As an NIH/National Cancer Institute (NCI) SBIR Awardee (2021-2024) with a Phase 1 and Phase 2 award, Locus developed a compliment of advanced care oncology navigation features to work alongside their connected device, bidirectional communication, and EMR integration features

OnCare360 collects a wide range of data, including clinical information such as vital signs, diagnoses, medications, and post-discharge details; care management data like time spent on coordination and care plan updates; and patient-generated health data from RPM and RTM devices. It also gathers social determinants of health (SDOH) data, including housing, transportation, and other socioeconomic factors, along with behavioral health metrics such as mental health screenings and care plans. Preventive care data, such as Health Risk Assessments (HRA), Fall Risk Assessments (FRA), and Advance Care Planning (ACP) directives, are also collected, as well as engagement data from patient portals, communication logs, and reminders. Additionally, OnCare360 tracks billing and compliance data, including CPT codes and audit-ready documentation.

OnCare360 provides advanced analytics to support comprehensive care management and decision-making. These analytics include real-time dashboards for tracking patient outcomes, care plan adherence, and program performance across RPM, CCM, TCM, and other CMS programs. Risk stratification tools identify high-risk patients for targeted interventions, while utilization metrics assess resource efficiency and care delivery effectiveness. The platform also offers insights into social determinants of health (SDOH), highlighting barriers to care and tracking the impact of interventions. Additionally, OnCare360 generates compliance reports, billing accuracy metrics, and CPT code utilization summaries to ensure regulatory alignment and optimize reimbursements. This robust analytics suite enables providers to measure outcomes, improve workflows, and deliver data-driven care.

OnCare360 enables seamless bidirectional communication between healthcare providers, patients, and care teams to enhance coordination and engagement. The platform integrates secure messaging, patient portals, and real-time alerts to facilitate ongoing interactions. Providers can send care plan updates, educational materials, appointment reminders, and alerts to patients directly through the system, while patients can respond with questions, upload health data, or report symptoms via the portal or integrated communication tools. For care teams, OnCare360 supports collaborative workflows, allowing providers, nurses, and social workers to share updates, assign tasks, and communicate in real time. This two-way communication ensures that all stakeholders stay informed and aligned, fostering timely interventions and better care outcomes.

OnCare360 ensures providers can engage eligible patients through cellular-connected devices, eliminating the need for Wi-Fi and enhancing accessibility for underserved populations. For patients with higher technical literacy, OnCare360 offers an intuitive mobile app to streamline access to care plans, reminders, and educational resources. This combination ensures tailored engagement for diverse patient needs.

OnCare360 offers pre-built, condition-specific care plans and pathways that are fully customizable to meet the unique needs of each patient. These templates are designed to support clinical decision-making and streamline patient engagement, providing actionable guidance for care delivery. Integrated directly into the platform, these care plans align with automated workflows, ensuring seamless implementation while enabling providers to personalize interventions, enhance adherence, and optimize outcomes with ease.

OnCare360 seamlessly integrates with existing EHR systems, supporting both HL7 file-based integration and SMART on FHIR protocols. This interoperability ensures smooth data exchange, enabling providers to synchronize patient information, care plans, and clinical workflows directly within their EHR environment. By leveraging industry-standard frameworks, OnCare360 enhances operational efficiency and reduces duplication of effort, allowing healthcare teams to focus on delivering high-quality, coordinated care.

OnCare360 streamlines logistics management, staff training, patient onboarding, and ongoing tech support to enhance the clinician and patient experience. The platform provides intuitive workflows that simplify patient onboarding, ensuring smooth enrollment in care programs with minimal administrative effort. Staff training modules offer step-by-step guidance on using OnCare360’s features, enabling care teams to adopt the platform quickly and effectively. Additionally, the system includes robust tech support, with dedicated resources to address patient and provider needs, reducing disruptions and ensuring seamless operation.

OnCare360 leverages AI-based assistants, tailored learning content, and educational materials to engage patients and support behavior change. The platform delivers personalized insights, automated reminders, and easy-to-understand resources, empowering patients to track progress, set goals, and stay motivated in achieving better health outcomes.

Use Cases

Description:

Locus Health offers a customizable, enterprise-level remote patient monitoring (RPM) solution that serves over 70 different pediatric and adult populations. Its core use cases focus on bridging the gap between hospital and home through clinical surveillance and care coordination.

Pediatric use cases:

The platform is widely used by leading pediatric hospitals and health systems to support fragile patient populations.

  • Cardiology: High-risk cardiology, heart failure, and specific programs like TRAC (Tele-Remote Assessment for Children) and VAD (Ventricular Assist Device).
  • Neonatal (NICU): Managing complex discharges involving NG tubes or supplemental oxygen, as well as tracking "feeders and growers" and substance-exposed newborns.
  • Pulmonary & General: Post-discharge care for asthma, cystic fibrosis, and tracheostomy/ventilator-dependent patients. It also supports outpatient antimicrobial therapy, palliative care, and solid organ transplants.
Users:

Locus provides enterprise-level monitoring for acute conditions, chronic disease management, and surgical recovery.

Description:

• A primary care practice is overwhelmed with the administrative burden of managing a large population of patients with chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Care plans are outdated, follow-ups are missed, and staff struggle to accurately track time for billing compliance with Chronic Care Management (CCM) services. This results in poor patient outcomes and underutilization of reimbursement opportunities.

• A cardiology practice focuses on managing patients with advanced heart conditions but faces challenges in coordinating Principal Care Management (PCM) for these high-risk individuals. Providers find it difficult to track detailed interactions, update care plans, and collaborate with primary care teams, leading to gaps in care and reduced efficiency in managing a single complex condition.

• A regional hospital experiences high readmission rates and struggles to optimize patient length-of-stay due to ineffective Transitional Care Management (TCM). Many patients discharged after acute care fail to schedule follow-ups, adhere to discharge instructions, or receive timely medication reconciliation. Additionally, inefficient discharge planning leads to extended hospital stays, straining resources and affecting patient flow. Without a centralized system to monitor post-discharge care, track follow-up visits, and coordinate transitions, the hospital faces challenges in improving recovery outcomes, reducing readmissions, and achieving value-based care benchmarks.

• A rural health clinic struggles to monitor patients with chronic diseases due to limited access to in-person care and delayed identification of worsening symptoms. Patients are often unaware of their health trends, leading to avoidable complications. The clinic needs a solution to integrate FDA-approved RPM devices and deliver real-time insights for timely interventions.

• A payvider serving a diverse population finds that many patients face significant social determinants of health (SDOH) barriers, such as transportation challenges, food insecurity, and housing instability. These barriers prevent patients from adhering to care plans and attending follow-ups, resulting in increased healthcare costs and poor outcomes. The organization lacks tools to systematically capture and address these non-medical factors.

Pediatric use cases:

None provided

Users:

Physician Practices, Hospitals, Health Systems, Accountable Care Organizations, Primary Care Providers, Speciality Providers

EHR Integrations

Integrations:

Acute care EMR, Ambulatory EMR, Patient portal, Home health

EMR Integration & Relevant Hardware:

None provided

EMRs Supported:

Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts, NextGen, athena, McKesson, Point Click Care

Hardware Compatibility:

Mobile / Tablet (native app), Mobile / Tablet (web optimized), Desktop

Integrations:

Acute care EMR, Ambulatory EMR, ADT, Website / public online sources

EMR Integration & Relevant Hardware:

Recommended, but not required

EMRs Supported:

Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, Allscripts, Meditech, NextGen, Athenahealth

Hardware Compatibility:

Desktop, Mobile / Tablet (web optimized), Mobile / Tablet (native app), Other

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Differentiators

Differentiators vs EHR Functionality:

While EHRs are excellent at recording clinical encounters, Locus extends their reach by acting as a high-performance "middleware plus" layer with a stable of connected devices for pediatrics and adult populations. Locus also offers shipping and support to all its devices.

Workflow Optimization: Instead of manual entry, Locus delivers discrete biometric data directly into EHR flowsheets, reducing clinician charting burden.

Strategic Integration: We leverage your existing EHR investment to drive outcomes for high-risk populations, such as oncology and NICU, where standard EHR tools may lack specialized monitoring depth.

Actionable Data: Locus synthesizes real-time data into configurable dashboards and alerts, allowing teams to "manage by exception" rather than sift through raw records.

Differentiators vs Competitors:

Locus stands apart from other RPM vendors through its clinical heritage and full-service logistics.

Clinical Roots: Developed by pediatric nurses and neonatologists, our platform is designed for the reality of complex care, not just simple chronic disease management.

Device Agnostic "Middleware": We provide a single-platform approach that allows health systems to choose their preferred devices—from cellular hubs to Apple HealthKit—and seamlessly integrate them into one view.

Full-Service Logistics and Help Desk: Locus manages the "heavy lifting" by shipping, retrieving, and sanitizing equipment direct-to-patient, allowing clinical teams to focus solely on care. Allowing clinical teams to solely focus on care. Locus offers 24/7/365 support helping eligible patients get enrolled and stay engaged.  

Financial Sustainability: We transform RPM into a profit center by maximizing reimbursement through automated tracking of billable time and device data under CMS rules.

Locus supports over 70 pediatric and adult populations, offering specialized pathways that generic competitors cannot match.

Differentiators vs EHR Functionality:

OnCare360 enhances care management by addressing key gaps:

1. Comprehensive Care Management: Specialized tools for CMS programs like CCM, RPM, TCM, and SDOH, including workflows, time tracking, and care plan templates.

2. Automated Compliance: Built-in CPT code tracking and billing workflows ensure accurate reimbursements and CMS compliance.

3. Patient Engagement: Offers portals, reminders, and secure messaging for proactive communication and improved adherence.

4. Advanced Analytics: Real-time dashboards track care outcomes, program performance, and at-risk patients.

5. SDOH Integration: Dedicated tools to assess and address social barriers to care, linking patients to resources.

OnCare360 complements EHR systems by focusing on care delivery, compliance, and patient-centric tools.

Differentiators vs Competitors:

OnCare360 stands out with its comprehensive, integrated platform designed to streamline workflows and improve patient outcomes:

1. All-in-One Platform: Combines tools for RPM, CCM, TCM, PCM, AWV, SDOH, ACP, and more, eliminating the need for multiple systems.

2. Program-Specific Features: Tailored workflows, care plan templates, and automated time tracking for each CMS program ensure ease of implementation and compliance.

3. Patient Engagement Tools: Secure portals, reminders, and educational resources promote adherence and satisfaction, surpassing basic communication solutions offered by competitors.

4. Compliance Automation: Preloaded CPT codes, billing accuracy checks, and audit-ready documentation reduce errors and maximize reimbursements.

5. SDOH and Holistic Care: Advanced tools to assess and address non-medical factors, linking patients to resources and improving health equity.

6. Scalability and Flexibility: Suitable for small practices, large health systems, and ACOs, with customizable workflows for diverse needs.

7. Real-Time Insights: Analytics dashboards provide actionable data on care outcomes, performance metrics, and patient risks.

OnCare360 delivers unmatched versatility, compliance, and patient engagement features.

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