Prime Healthcare's Acute Care Telemedicine Initiative Sees Improved ED Throughput
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Prime Healthcare is leveraging acute care telemedicine to enhance patient care across its network of 51 hospitals and over 360 outpatient locations. With nearly 57,000 employees, the provider is focused on delivering 24/7 specialist consultations in emergency departments, improving timely diagnoses and treatment plans, particularly for patients in remote areas. By implementing a telemedicine platform from Equum Medical, hospital staff can connect with specialists, who can access electronic health records to provide immediate care, addressing access challenges and promoting equitable healthcare in medically underserved regions.
