Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features a couple pieces of tech & telemedicine news, starting with One Call’s announcement that it has partnered with advanced wound care company Acelity to deliver Remote Therapy Monitoring to patients with difficult to heal wounds. The solution monitors negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in the home, and keeps tabs on adherence, transmitting data to a highly-trained group who interact with patients to drive proper utilization, which can help avoid emergency room visits and hospital admissions. Find out more by clicking here!
Also on the telemedicine front is Concentra’s announcement of another expansion of its telemedicine solution, adding Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. This has been the third phase in its telemedicine expansion, and Concentra noted that the program has yielded positive outcomes as it integrates with their medical centers for follow-up treatment, specialist care, or physical therapy if required. Find out more by clicking here!