ConferMED
About ConferMED
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.
```xml <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. </problem> <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. </solution> <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 </features> <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. </target_audience> <revenue_model> ConferMED generates revenue through contracts with payers and healthcare organizations, based on a per-member-per-month (PMPM) fee or a per-eConsult fee structure. For example, one study showed $82 PMPM savings using ConferMED eConsults compared to face-to-face care. </revenue_model> ```
What does ConferMED do?
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.
Where is ConferMED located?
ConferMED is based in Middletown, United States.
When was ConferMED founded?
ConferMED was founded in 2015.
How much funding has ConferMED raised?
ConferMED has raised 2300000.
- Location
- Middletown, United States
- Founded
- 2015
- Funding
- 2300000
- Employees
- 29 employees
- Major Investors
- Quest Diagnostics Foundation