Cardiology Services

An aging workforce and increased demand is putting pressure on the cardiology workforce. The number of new cardiologists is not keeping pace with the overall need. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Baby Boomers are aging into the high risk category for heart related issues. Specialists are typically older than most primary care physicians so their retirement creates a burden on the fewer numbers still practicing. 

Fortunately, Telemedicine solves for that in two ways. First, older physicians are able to continue practicing without the burden of a private practice, clinic obligations, or hospital rotations. Secondly, a Tele-Cardiologist can remotely treat a greater number of patients geographically than humanly possible in-person. 

• Cardiology services generate additional revenue for the hospital from clinical diagnostics. 
• Speedy interpretations of EKG and ECHO tests lead to faster patient treatment. 
• 24/7 Cardiology coverage reduces transfers and keeps patients in their local community. 
• Early intervention and treatment reduces the likelihood of increased morbidity and mortality. 

Without appropriate or full time coverage by boarded Cardiologists chest pain patients and STEMI patients may have to travel greater distances to receive care. Often EMS will bypass a hospital when they learn 24/7 coverage is not available. The hospital then loses out on interventional and traditional inpatient cases and the patients fail to receive life saving timely treatment. Early intervention leads to better outcomes. TeleCardiology complements other services at your facility. 

• Rapid response to patients with MI 
• Reduced time to diagnose and treat patients requiring Interventional Cardiology services
• Interventionalists are retained by providing appropriately triaged patients
• Timely cardiac clearances for surgical cases and discharges
• Same day diagnostic interpretations for EKGs and ECHOs

Of all our supported sites no two programs are exactly the same. Working with clinical leadership, administration, and IT we craft a solution that meets the specific needs of your hospital. Whether your institution is a large teaching hospital, a rural community hospital, or a critical access hospital, we tailor the solution that complements your clinical capabilities.

The on-call cardiology specialist is available for consultations, rounding, cardiac clearances, and  interpretations of ordered diagnostic tests. All this is provided at a fraction of the cost of an onsite 24/7 service.