In today’s technology driven healthcare system, the implementation of Tele-Emergency has emerged as a promising solution. What is heartening to note is that, in remote areas where reaching immediate medical attention during crisis moments was a huge challenge, this approach has not only enhanced patient care but significantly reduced healthcare costs. 

What is a Tele-Emergency?

With most of the population residing in remote areas where access to timely and high-quality healthcare services were next to impossible, technology brought in a phenomenal change in a considerably short period of time. The introduction of Tele-Emergency and Tele ICU services have been a perfect solution which has bridged this gap to a huge extent. 

Tele-emergency connects local healthcare service providers and patients in remote areas with professional healthcare experts irrespective of their geographic locations either through video conferencing or similar TeleHealth technology. 

How Does Tele-Emergency Help?

Tele-Emergency has been an absolute game changer when it comes to seeking quick and quality medical attention.

• Builds in trust between patients and healthcare experts 
• Ensures quality healthcare services right to the patient’s residence
• Reduce waiting time for patients at clinics
• Be a source of business for upcoming and emerging healthcare centres

Does TeleHealth Reduce Cost?

Tele-Emergency reduces healthcare costs for the following reasons.

• Minimizes unnecessary hospital visits.
• Minimizes readmissions.
• Ensures timely medical attention.
• The introduction of Tele ICU services considerably reduces emergency room visits.
• Reduces transportation costs especially for patients in deep remote areas.
• Reduces administrative overheads.

Healthcare centres can bring in not only a refreshing change but a revolutionary change by adopting Tele-Emergency. By associating with Healthcare CSR partners and leveraging technological advancements, there could be promising solutions for enhancing healthcare accessibility to rural areas. 

ATNF Tele-Emergency Project – the First of Its Kind Healthcare Project in Indian History

The implementation of “HP-THS Program – The first of its kind Healthcare Project in Indian History” has created a sensation of taking TeleHealth to the next level by taking emergency services to those remote areas that are located thousands of feet above sea level in the extremely challenging Himalayan Mountain terrains. Experts have combined technological brilliance and subject matter expertise to achieve this rare feat.

Conclusion:

Ultimately, the implementation of Tele-emergency services has showcased its potential to provide medical assistance as well as considerably mitigate healthcare costs.   All you need is a good guide who has seen it all and continues to do a stupendous job. This is what Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation is all about. To know more, feel free to connect with our distinguished experts.