Operating a Pulmonology practice is challenging enough…

And if you have 500+ chronically ill patients in your EMR, coordinating care and jumping through insurance hoops is a lot for your staff. Smart care360 Virtual Care Management platform is here to help.

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Give your staff
the support they need

  • Offload chronic care tasks.
  • Support cardiology staff.
  • Cut time and cost.

Improve chronic care
patient outcomes

  • Improve chronic care outcomes.
  • Deliver virtual care effectively.
  • Reach patients who need it most.

Give your staff
the support they need

  • Support your care team.
  • Maximize staff efficiency.
  • 400 patients = $120,000 annual profit.

Barriers to Effective Pulmonary Care Management

Several challenges can prevent pulmonary patients from receiving
timely and effective care
  • Asthma patients require ongoing evaluations to assess control and adjust treatment plans.
  • Individuals with COPD often struggle with the anxiety and limitations caused by breathlessness.
  • Pulmonary conditions are intricate and often require rapid intervention.
  • Subtle changes in patient vitals may go unnoticed until serious complications arise.

Diseases
monitors for Pulmonology
Physicians

  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Asthma
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Lung Cancer
  • Pneumonia
Types of Virtual Care Services Provided for Pulmonology Physicians
  • Digital Pulmonary Assessments
  • Home-Based Spirometry Monitoring
  • Oxygen Therapy Compliance Checks
  • Asynchronous Patient Messaging
  • Virtual Symptom Alerts
  • Lifestyle and Smoking Cessation Coaching
  • Pulmonary Risk Stratification

Managing Complex Respiratory Conditions

 

Pulmonologists handle serious and time-sensitive illnesses that demand constant attention.

Key Benefits

  • Patients with COPD and asthma require regular monitoring.

  • Flare-ups can escalate quickly without timely intervention.

  • Tracking oxygen levels and vitals daily is critical but time-consuming.

Reducing Staff Burden

 

Pulmonology staff often juggle high volumes of chronic care tasks.

Key Benefits

  • Frequent patient follow-ups can overload clinical teams.

  • Manual tracking of vitals drains valuable time.

  • Burnout risks increase with repetitive administrative work.

Ensuring Continuity of Care

Maintaining consistent care for high-risk patients is a challenge.

Key Benefits

  • Missed signs of deterioration can lead to hospitalization.

  • Remote patients may delay or skip in-person visits.

  • Fragmented communication affects treatment outcomes.

Balancing Quality and Cost

Delivering high-quality pulmonary care while managing costs is no easy task.

Key Benefits

  • Advanced monitoring tools come with high expenses.

  • Delayed reimbursements strain practice cash flow.

  • Patients need affordable, accessible care options.

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FAQs

A pulmonology practice focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases of the lungs and respiratory system, including asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and sleep apnea.

Pulmonology practices manage complex chronic conditions, high-risk patients, time-sensitive symptoms, and require frequent monitoring—leading to staff overload and operational strain.

Virtual care enables remote patient monitoring, follow-up visits, and chronic disease management, helping practices reduce in-person demand while maintaining high-quality care.

Common conditions monitored virtually include asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, interstitial lung disease, and post-COVID respiratory issues using tools like pulse oximeters and spirometers.

Yes, by catching symptom changes early and improving treatment adherence, virtual care significantly lowers the risk of emergency visits and hospitalizations.