Tele911 integrates telehealth and patient navigation into 911 and EMS systems, enabling stable patients to receive care through virtual visits instead of emergency room visits. This approach reduces avoidable ER visits and costs, while improving response times for critical calls and enhancing overall public safety.
Funding
$10.4M 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
Emergency medical services (EMS) and 911 systems often transport patients with non-critical conditions to emergency rooms, contributing to overcrowding and increased costs. This can delay response times for critical emergencies and strain healthcare resources.
Solution
Tele911 integrates telehealth capabilities into existing 911 and EMS workflows, enabling first responders to connect patients with physicians via virtual visits directly from the scene. This allows for real-time assessment of a patient's condition and facilitates diversion of stable patients to alternative care pathways, such as at-home treatment or transportation to clinics. By reducing unnecessary ER visits, Tele911 aims to improve EMS efficiency, decrease healthcare costs, and ensure that emergency resources are available for critical calls. The platform provides a secure and compliant environment for telehealth consultations, ensuring patient privacy and data security.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes EMS agencies, healthcare systems, and health plans seeking to optimize resource allocation, reduce costs associated with unnecessary ER visits, and improve patient outcomes.
Features
- Real-time telehealth consultations between patients, EMS personnel, and physicians
- Integration with existing 911 and EMS communication systems
- Secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform
- Patient navigation to appropriate care settings, including at-home treatment or alternative care facilities
- Data analytics to track ER diversion rates and cost savings