iPads Reshape Emergency Response in Mobile: Innovative Pilot Targets Frequent 911 Callers
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
A new pilot program in Mobile, Alabama, aims to relieve pressure on emergency services by providing iPads to patients who frequently misuse 911 for non-medical issues. This initiative, backed by the company "my care," targets high utilizers of emergency services, focusing on 50 individuals who have a history of excessive calls, some reaching as high as 160 in a year. By connecting these patients with mental health resources and basic support needs, the program seeks to enhance community health management and alleviate the strain on first responders. This approach underscores the potential of leveraging technology to improve healthcare resource allocation and patient outcomes.
