With shared vision for telehealth, Teladoc and Jefferson plan for
long-term collaboration
LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Teladoc, Inc. (NYSE:TDOC), the undisputed leader in telehealth,
providing access to care for millions, announces its launch with
Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health (Jefferson) to support the health
system’s extensive telehealth needs. The licensable and configurable
solution from Teladoc, designed specifically for health systems, is now
installed and live as a telehealth platform for Jefferson’s
comprehensive network of outpatient and inpatient care.
"Jefferson Health is committed to implementing the right technologies
that will enhance the patient experience and deliver greater value, and
the Teladoc
platform for the provider market, which was specifically designed
for large health systems to care for their own patients, is uniquely
able to help us achieve this,” said Judd E. Hollander, M.D., associate
dean for strategic health initiatives, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at
Thomas Jefferson University. “There is no doubt that telehealth will
only continue to become more deeply rooted in the continuum of care, and
we are working with Teladoc, an innovative partner, to continue to push
the boundaries and support our success today and into the future.”
Jefferson selected Teladoc for the company’s robust and highly
configurable technology, its efficient integration process and its
shared commitment to providing access to quality care and supporting
providers in telehealth delivery. The cloud architected solution not
only delivers a high degree of reliability, but also provides a level of
configurability which enables Jefferson to expand its services and
provide a variety of options to patients.
Jefferson's comprehensive telehealth program, JeffConnect,
encompasses outpatient care, transitions in care and inpatient care. Its
services connect patients with physicians through phone, tablet or
computer, delivering real-time remote care and consultation. In
addition, Jefferson is developing the National Academic Center for
Telehealth (NACT) serving both as an academic enterprise to accompany
Jefferson's clinical and operational telehealth initiatives and as a
regional, national and international hub for innovative research and
educational initiatives using technology to improve health. With one of
the most advanced telehealth programs in country, Jefferson is also
embarking on training medical students and residents in telehealth.
"We understand the unique needs of hospitals and health systems and have
developed a purpose-built telehealth solution specifically for them,”
explained Alan Roga, M.D., president, provider market, Teladoc. “The
team at Jefferson recognizes both the strength of our platform today and
our roadmap for future innovation, and we look forward to a long-term
relationship with them to support their comprehensive plans around care
access and training in telehealth.”
The Teladoc telehealth solution is a dedicated platform for hospitals
and health systems, and developed with input from industry-leading
health systems. The only end-to-end telehealth solution uniquely
architected for and licensed to providers, it delivers significant value
to health systems with its highly configurable set of features including
optimized workflows, reliable embedded video, and administrative tools
such as data extraction and multiple user roles. Further, Teladoc has
developed features to infuse best practices such as its multi-party
video capability and its virtual waiting room that enables health
systems to integrate their advertising and branding into the patient
experience.
About Teladoc
Teladoc, Inc. (NYSE:TDOC) is the nation’s leading provider of telehealth
services and a pioneering force in bringing the virtual care visit into
the mainstream of today’s health care ecosystem. Serving some 7,500
clients — including health plans, health systems, employers and other
organizations — more than 17.5 million members can use phone, mobile
devices and secure online video to connect within minutes to Teladoc’s
network of more than 3,100 board-certified, state-licensed physicians
and behavioral health specialists, 24/7. With national coverage, a
robust, scalable platform and a Lewisville, TX-based member services
center staffed by 400 employees, Teladoc offers the industry’s most
comprehensive and complete telehealth solution including primary care,
behavioral health care, dermatology, tobacco cessation and more. For
additional information, please visit www.teladoc.com.
About Jefferson
Jefferson, through its academic and clinical entities of Thomas
Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, including Abington Health and
Aria Health, is reimagining health care for the greater Philadelphia
region and southern New Jersey. Jefferson has 23,000 people dedicated to
providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients,
educating the health professionals of tomorrow, and discovering new
treatments and therapies to define the future of care. With a university
and hospital that date back to 1824, today Jefferson is comprised of six
colleges, nine hospitals, 34 outpatient and urgent care locations, and a
multitude of physician practices throughout the region, serving more
than 100,000 inpatients, 373,000 emergency patients and 2.2 million
outpatients annually. For more information and a complete listing of
Jefferson services and locations, visit www.jefferson.edu.
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Source: Teladoc, Inc.