Case studies
The Eko platform is helping our partners address real-world challenges and fine tune cardiopulmonary care. Discover their successes.
The Eko platform is helping our partners address real-world challenges and fine tune cardiopulmonary care. Discover their successes.
FEATURED CASE STUDY
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Making telemedicine mean more
Easier digital connections give clinicians more time for human ones. |
The Challenge:
StationMD is a physician-owned and operated telemedicine company that specializes in providing high-quality care to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This innovative healthcare provider also has extensive experience in the skilled nursing and post-acute care space. Whether at home or in a facility, StationMD’s goal is to provide immediate quality care which is often superior to what the transferred patient experiences.
StationMD is a physician-owned and operated telemedicine company that specializes in providing high-quality care to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This innovative healthcare provider also has extensive experience in the skilled nursing and post-acute care space. Whether at home or in a facility, StationMD’s goal is to provide immediate quality care which is often superior to what the transferred patient experiences.
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The Solution:
StationMD has incorporated Eko’s live-streaming technology into their telemedicine platform, enabling their physicians to quickly and easily access clear, real-time stethoscope audio during patient visits. Eko is the only peripheral incorporated directly into their platform, making the experience seamless for both sides of the visit. The StationMD platform:
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The Outcome:
After thousands of virtual encounters using the StationMD telemedicine solution, supported by Eko technology, their board-certified emergency physicians have reduced ER transfer rates by 80 percent. With our HIPAA-compliant virtual consultations, StationMD physicians provide quality medical care while keeping patients and minimizing the “trauma of transfer” including:
After thousands of virtual encounters using the StationMD telemedicine solution, supported by Eko technology, their board-certified emergency physicians have reduced ER transfer rates by 80 percent. With our HIPAA-compliant virtual consultations, StationMD physicians provide quality medical care while keeping patients and minimizing the “trauma of transfer” including:
- Disruption of routine
- Long wait times
- Staffing burdens
- Transportation hassles
- Unnecessary testing
- Unwarranted and costly admissions