Focus: Infection Control

Telemedicine company launched to focus on infectious disease

Infectious Disease Connect will seek to reduce transfers and allow the treatment of patients with infectious diseases in their own communities


The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has launched a telemedicine company that will focus on infectious disease, according to an article on the Healthcare IT News website.

The company, Infectious Disease Connect, will seek to help providers improve outcomes and lower costs by reducing transfers and treating patients with infectious diseases in their own communities.

The startup already serves 10 UPMC and five non-UPMC hospitals in the Pennsylvania region. As it rolls out, it  will focus first on smaller hospitals with fewer than 300 beds.

The company will initially staffed by UPMC-based infectious disease specialists, but as it grows it will be hiring other clinicians for patient consultations, and seeking outside expertise in antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control.

Read the article.



May 31, 2019


Topic Area: Infection Control


Recent Posts

The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Healthcare Cybersecurity

The use of AI could be beneficial, but some may misuse the technology.


Third-Party Vendors and Networks Pose Risks for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Collaboration and intelligence sharing are crucial actions to take to defend against cyberattacks, including ones linked to third parties.


Community Health Network and Lifepoint Behavioral Health Form Joint Venture

The partners anticipate building two new 120-bed hospitals in the greater Indianapolis area.


PAM Health Reveals Plans to Build 42-bed Rehab Hospital in Florida

The new hospital will create approximately 80 new jobs including medical professional and support staff positions.


When Product Labels and Regulatory Guidelines Clash

A huge gap exists between government registration protocols for disinfectants and processing an emergency department trauma room.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.