Philips has formed a partnership with Optum Healthcare and is now a preferred in‑network provider of cardiac monitoring services across the US.

The collaboration brings mobile cardiac telemetry (MCOT) and extended holter solutions (ePatch) to Optum’s 3.4 million members across 22 states in the country.

It facilitates earlier detection of cardiac conditions by streamlining patient referral pathways and enhancing clinical intervention capabilities.

Philips’ monitoring technologies are interoperable across Medicare, commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans, broadening access for diverse patient groups who require cardiac surveillance services.

The collaboration reduces delays in specialist referrals by streamlining processes and minimising waiting times for cardiac referrals.

Improved diagnostic insights increase access to relevant data, supporting better-informed clinical decisions for cardiac conditions.

Additionally, the partnership enables seamless care coordination by ensuring smooth transitions across the patient journey, from the initial consultation through to post‑discharge monitoring.

Philips Connected Care chief business leader Julia Strandberg said: "Today marks a great step forward in Philips' ability to reach even more patients and help them receive the care they deserve.

"As a preferred in-network provider, Philips' cardiac ambulatory monitoring services empower primary care physicians and cardiologists with actionable data that enables them to build stronger collaboration across care teams and can ultimately improve patient outcomes."

The MCOT and ePatch wearable monitoring technologies enable patients to maintain daily routines whilst providing clinicians with insights to accelerate cardiac care delivery.

Earlier this month, Philips and Masimo renewed their partnership to expedite the development and delivery of next-generation patient monitoring solutions.