PocketRN is a telemedicine platform that connects patients and caregivers with specialized nurses for home healthcare through on-demand virtual visits and regular check-ins. The service addresses the need for accessible, nurse-led care in managing chronic conditions and supporting aging populations, ensuring timely and personalized healthcare delivery.
Funding
$750K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Managing chronic conditions and supporting aging populations often requires specialized nurse-led care, which can be inaccessible due to geographical limitations, scheduling constraints, and the rising costs of traditional home healthcare services. This lack of accessible care can lead to delayed interventions, increased hospital readmissions, and reduced quality of life for patients and their caregivers.
Solution
PocketRN offers a virtual nursing care delivery model that connects patients and caregivers with specialized nurses through on-demand video visits and scheduled check-ins. The platform provides continuous, personalized, and just-in-time care, enabling timely interventions and proactive management of health conditions. PocketRN's virtual care teams are trained to address specific needs, such as dementia care, chronic condition management, and post-acute support, ensuring patients receive the right expertise at the right time. By leveraging telehealth technology, PocketRN extends the reach of specialized nurses, making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for patients in the comfort of their own homes. The company also partners with home care agencies and health systems to augment their existing services with virtual nursing support.
Target Audience
PocketRN primarily serves patients with chronic conditions, aging populations requiring home healthcare, and their caregivers, as well as home care agencies, hospitals, and health systems seeking to expand their care delivery models.
Features
- On-demand and scheduled virtual visits with specialized nurses
- Nurse-led assessments, including start-of-care and supervisory visits
- Remote patient monitoring and chronic condition management
- GUIDE-certified dementia care programs
- Caregiver training and support resources
- Concierge nursing services
- Integration with the CMS GUIDE model for improved dementia care
- Partnerships with home care agencies and health systems