The startup provides home radiology services by enabling patients to book x-ray appointments online or via phone, with radiologic technicians dispatched to perform the procedures at home. This service specifically caters to frail and older adults in Italy, ensuring they receive timely medical imaging without the need to travel to healthcare facilities.
Funding
$230K 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
For patients with mobility issues or those residing far from healthcare facilities, accessing timely radiology services can be challenging, requiring significant travel and potentially exposing them to hospital-acquired infections. Traditional radiology requires patients to travel to a facility and can cause delays in diagnosis and treatment.
Solution
RX Home provides mobile radiology services, delivering X-ray exams directly to patients' homes, offices, or other locations. Patients can book appointments online or via phone, and certified radiologic technicians are dispatched with portable equipment to perform the necessary procedures on-site. Images are immediately viewable by the technician and then sent to a remote radiologist for analysis and reporting, with results delivered electronically within 24 hours. This service eliminates the need for travel, reduces the risk of hospital infections, and provides a convenient alternative for individuals with limited mobility or those seeking to avoid traditional healthcare settings.
Target Audience
RX Home primarily serves individuals with mobility limitations, frail or older adults, patients in assisted living facilities, and anyone seeking convenient, in-home radiology services.
Features
- Online and phone-based appointment scheduling
- Dispatch of certified radiologic technicians to the patient's location
- Use of portable, high-quality X-ray equipment for on-site imaging
- Wide range of radiography services including chest, bone, and abdominal X-rays
- Digital image processing and remote radiologist reporting
- Electronic delivery of radiology reports and images within 24 hours
- Option for virtual consultation with a physician to obtain a prescription
- Capability to perform additional exams on-site if needed