new york, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — National Rural Health Association (NRHA) specified ecum medical As its exclusive medical information technology coalition partner. With the support and expertise of Equum Medical, the HIT Coalition is committed to revolutionizing care for people in rural America through the broader and more effective use of electronic records and telemedicine services.
Equum Medical is a Gold Member and exclusive HIT Coalition Partner of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).
In 2009, the Local Health Information Technology (HIT) Coalition was convened with government support. Management of medical resources and services (HRSA) and National Rural Health Resource Center (NRHRC). The HIT Coalition operates with the support of his NHRRC and Health Tech Strategies, Inc. and is made up of diverse constituencies and stakeholders, including hospitals, clinics, healthcare providers, technology organizations and government representatives. It is composed of cross-cutting members. The coalition identifies emerging technologies (and current policy issues) that are of critical importance to rural health care, and provides particularly interesting insights into rural health care delivery through technology.
“We are excited to expand our relationship with Equum, which has extensive experience in addressing the challenges facing rural healthcare,” he said. Larry Bedell, Managing Director of NRHA Service Corporation. “For many of our members, decisions are being made about expensive digital tools and telemedicine services that will help increase productivity and, most importantly, mitigate the effects of labor shortages. , these organizations need help sorting through the options available, as we have seen, Ecum has deep and broad expertise in rural health to help provide that assistance. I have.”
Equum is the only vendor of its kind to provide comprehensive virtual care by acute care professionals, virtual nurses, remote vital signs monitoring technicians, and virtual safety sitters who monitor patients at risk of falls or other harm. We provide care services.
“The decision to accept the partnership was made based on our deep belief in the power of collaboration, innovation and inclusiveness to transform healthcare delivery to rural communities across the country,” he said. Corey Scurlock, MD, MBA, Founder and CEO of Equum Medical. Led by NHRA, this coalition will make a significant contribution to benefiting rural health care. “NRHA’s reputation as an organization of integrity and dedication is second to none. They have consistently demonstrated their commitment to advancing rural health care through their tireless advocacy, research and teaching efforts. .”
Scurlock noted that rural healthcare is deeply rooted in his and his company’s DNA. “I grew up in a small texas “I live in this town and know first-hand the full impact of the closure of the only hospital in the area: access, jobs and people lost,” he said. It’s a priority,” he said.
About Equum
Equum Medical is a nationally recognized, technology-enabled clinical services company that provides the people and processes to ensure that investments in telemedicine technology are successful in transforming inpatient care. Equum’s clinical services platform focuses on acute care across ED, ICU, nursing and sitting solutions.Learn more about equammedical.com.
About NRHA
The National Rural Health Association is a national non-profit organization with thousands of members from around the world. usa To provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communication, education and research.Learn more about Rural Health.us.
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