In the ever-shifting terrain of healthcare, staying up-to-date on cutting-edge solutions is crucial, especially when leveraging technology to provide patient care and support. Heart disease management has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with innovations steering the course towards more personalized and patient-centered care. One prominent trend shaping this landscape is the emphasis on home-based support, bringing healthcare directly into the heart of patients' lives.
Home-Based Support: Bring Healthcare Home
Home-based support has become a game-changer, offering unparalleled comfort and convenience. At Custom Health, we seamlessly integrate medical care into the familiarity of one's home, enhancing patient satisfaction, improving medication adherence, and fostering engagement. We leverage technology to remote monitor and correlate medication adherence and vital signs, giving our clinicians real-time insights into the cardiovascular health of our patients. This proactive approach allows for early detection of changes, timely interventions, and the prevention of complications. Recognizing the unreliable nature of patient recall data as well as possible day-to-day changes in symptoms, we emphasize the importance of accurate and timely feedback. Providing patients access to their data enables them to showcase progress to care providers, facilitating transparency in assessing risk factors and making informed decisions for future care.
The Technological Leap: Transforming Heart Health Management
The union of technology and heart health management continues to yield promising results. From wearable devices that track daily activity to advanced medication management solutions, technology is a powerful ally in the quest for improved outcomes.
Custom Health is commitment to technological innovation. We start with advanced technology in the patient home for medication management, then layer in additional monitoring to better personalize and transform the care experience. Specializing in multi-med scenarios, we work with consumers, health plans and physician practices to provide clinical oversight and proactive care for those with complex health needs. Our closed-loop system allows for health outcome-centered pathways supported by digitally enabled pharmacy automation, personalized dose-level medication delivery in the last mile with validated 3rd party adherence rates of 98%, connected devices reporting on patient experience and engagement, and pharmacist-led clinical care, all contributing to the overall success of heart health management.
Expert Recommendations for Heart Failure Patients: Actionable Advice
Sharing some actionable recommendations for patients prioritizing heart health:
1. Stop Guessing with Medication: explore services to simplify med management and get the most out of your meds (Custom Health's answer: www.stoptheguess.com)
2. Embrace In-Home Monitoring: embrace devices that allow for real-time vital sign monitoring, enabling early detection of deviations.
3. Prioritize Regular Exercise: follow tailored exercises advised by your healthcare provider, contributing to overall heart health.
4. Maintain a Heart-Healthy Diet: work with a nutritionist for a plan rich in nutrients supporting cardiovascular health while minimizing sodium and saturated fats.
5. Stay Connected: an informed, proactive healthcare team can make timely adjustments based on concerns or changes in your health.
As heart health management will continue to shift, home-based support and technology will remain at the forefront of this revolution. At Custom Health, we are passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their heart health journey, and we believe that embracing these innovations can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Leveraging technology for in-home monitoring of adherence and vital signs provides real-time insights into cardiovascular health.
Cathy Kuhn, VP Clinical Offerings

About the author
Cathy Kuhn is VP Clinical Offerings at Custom Health. She is a highly decorated pharmacist who has dedicated her career to clinical innovation and optimization with leadership roles in health information technology, Medicaid accountable care, regional and national pharmacy chains. In addition to her extensive record as an industry presenter, researcher, and author, she is the Past President of the American Pharmacist’s Association’s (APhA) Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management, former Board member for APhA, current Board member and Past President of the Ohio Pharmacists Association. She’s an active member of both associations, as well as being an active super mom of three!