ConferMED provides a national eConsult network that connects primary care providers with hundreds of licensed specialists across over 70 medical specialties, all integrated within electronic health records (EHR). This solution addresses the challenge of limited access to specialty care, resulting in significant cost savings and improved patient outcomes for healthcare practices.
Funding
$2.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Primary care providers often face challenges in accessing timely specialist consultations, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment, unnecessary referrals, and increased healthcare costs. This is particularly problematic in underserved communities and for patients with limited mobility or access to specialty care centers.
Solution
ConferMED offers an eConsult platform that connects primary care providers with a national network of board-certified specialists across a wide range of medical specialties. Integrated directly within existing electronic health record (EHR) systems, the platform enables primary care physicians to quickly and easily obtain specialist advice on diagnosis, treatment plans, and management of complex cases. This improves the quality of care, reduces unnecessary specialist visits, and lowers overall healthcare costs by providing timely access to expert opinions within the primary care setting.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes primary care providers, community health centers, accountable care organizations (ACOs), and payers seeking to improve access to specialty care, reduce costs, and enhance patient outcomes.
Features
- EHR integration for seamless eConsult requests and specialist responses within existing workflows
- Access to a national network of hundreds of licensed specialists across 70+ medical specialties
- Secure messaging and document sharing for efficient communication between primary care providers and specialists
- Evidence-based specialist recommendations to support informed decision-making
- Cost savings through reduced unnecessary referrals and improved care coordination
- Population health management tools to identify and address specialty care gaps
- Reporting and analytics to track eConsult utilization, outcomes, and cost savings