Introducing the future of Healthcare | Proteus Digital Health

One of the biggest pain-points for Healthcare Professionals has been the adherence of patients to prescribed medication. Too often the patient skips medicines, does not take them in the prescribed dosage, or tries to self-titrate after having skipped a recommended schedule. The result is reduced patient outcomes and in some cases, complications of a serious nature.

This is especially the case with patients suffering from long-term chronic illnesses like Diabetes and Hypertension. Initially when diagnosed, fear acts as an enabler and keeps the patient adherent to a large degree. However, as time passes and patients don’t see any visible symptoms (considering that these are typically lifestyle diseases with no apparent short-term symptoms), they begin to slack.

Concerned physicians have long observed this. But apart from constantly reiterating to patients how important proper adherence is, they will little else they could do. Until now that is – till Proteus Digital Health made an appearance!

At the face of it, Proteus Digital Health sounds like something out of science fiction or the future! The system comprises of the following:

• Ingestible sensors
• Small, wearable sensor patch
• A mobile Application
• A Provider Portal

Proteus Digital Health - Smart Pills, Patch and Mobile App

When patients wear the patch and ingest the sensors and their medication, the dosage is detected and the information relayed to the mobile App and provider portal. In keeping with HIPAA regulations, the patients can choose whom they share their information with. Sending this information across to the healthcare professional on a regular basis gives them an unprecedented ability to monitor adherence like never before!

Studies have previously proven that when patients are involved in managing their own health, the outcomes tend to be much better. With Proteus, the process becomes simpler. Patients can regularly monitor their dosage and even set reminders to take their medication. 

Physicians with access to recorded objective data can enhance, titrate or even eliminate medication as the case may warrant. The overall health ecosystem could also benefit from privacy-protected data availability that helps define standards and ensure effective usage.