Company Name: Equum Medical
Address:
2 Park Avenue Suite 2039
NY, New York 10016
United States
410-409-7376
Contact Information:
Karsten Russell-Wood
MBA MPH
Chief Marketing & Experience Officer
4104097376
karsten.russell-wood@equummedical.com
Year Incorporated or Founded:
2011
State Incorporated or Founded:
New York
Healthcare Model:
Medical specialty service provider to healthcare providers
Corporate Structure:
Private for-profit
Description of Services:
Equum Medical is a provider services firm dedicated to improving access to care and addressing inpatient capacity constraints. We leverage telehealth technologies and care-at-a-distance solutions to deliver multi-specialty, critical care, hospitalist services, nursing, quality and fall-sitter safety specialists, and telemetry technicians to hospitals nationwide. Our agnostic partner ecosystem optimizes both current and future hospital investments, providing flexibility and enhancing hospital operational efficiencies. Equum’s innovative approach centers on improving patient flow and the delivery of care, driving results that help hospitals meet growing demands for quality care while managing capacity challenges. Equum is a proud partner to national organizations such as American Telemedicine Association and National Rural Health Association and actively participates in annual national and state nursing and hospital organizations.
Teleservices:
Cardiology, Critical care, Emergency medicine, Hospitalist, Infectious disease, Long-term care, Nephrology, Nursing, Patient monitoring (remote), Pulmonary medicine
Teleservices - Other:
Virtual Safety Sitter, Virtual Telemetry
Ancillary Services - Other:
Telehealth Maturity Consulting
Currently providing services in:
California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Healthcare professionals have licenses in:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Teleproviders are physically located in:
California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
Entities company currently partners or is willing to partner with:
Accountable Care Organizations, Assisted living facilities, Educational institutions, Government agencies, Rural hospitals, Urban/suburban Hospitals, Military bases, Nursing homes, Skilled nursing facilities, Tribal agencies
Number of entities (agencies, hospitals, clinics, etc. – not including patients/consumers directly) currently served:
100+
Number full-time MD/DO telehealth professionals:
51-60
Number part-time MD/DO telehealth professionals:
61-70
Number full-time NP telehealth professionals:
16-20
Number part-time NP telehealth professionals:
16-20
Number part-time PA telehealth professionals:
0
Number part-time LMSW/MSW telehealth professionals:
0
Number full-time PhD telehealth professionals:
1-5
Number part-time PhD telehealth professionals:
1-5
Number full-time RN telehealth professionals:
16-20
Number part-time RN telehealth professionals:
0
Number part-time PharmD telehealth professionals:
0
Number full-time other:
31-40
Number part-time other:
16-20
Other telehealth professionals:
Consulting and Strategy
After licensing and credentialing, average time to initiate services to new partner/customer:
1-3 months
Telemedicine systems used to connect to customers:
As a tech agnostic company, Equum Medical embraces a Universal Technology Approach (UTA) when it comes to telemedicine systems. Our commitment to remaining neutral and adaptable allows us to serve as an ideal partner for various telemedicine technology companies.
At the heart of our approach is the Partner EcoSystem, a carefully curated collection of solution systems designed to align perfectly with our customers' unique needs. We recognize that different healthcare facilities may have existing platforms in place, and we aim to integrate seamlessly with these systems rather than imposing costly replacement requirements.
Equum's flexibility shines through as we collaborate with customers, leveraging their current technological infrastructure to deliver our exceptional services. By doing so, we ensure a smooth and efficient transition to our advanced telemedicine solutions without disrupting established workflows. With Equum Medical as a tech agnostic partner, healthcare providers can rest assured that their unique needs and preferences are respected, and our solutions seamlessly integrate with their existing technological infrastructure. Our Universal Technology Approach ensures that our services align harmoniously with your facility's goals, allowing you to harness the full potential of telemedicine to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Current list includes: Philips, GE, Caregility, AvaSure, VitalChat, ArtiSight, eVisit, CLEW
At the heart of our approach is the Partner EcoSystem, a carefully curated collection of solution systems designed to align perfectly with our customers' unique needs. We recognize that different healthcare facilities may have existing platforms in place, and we aim to integrate seamlessly with these systems rather than imposing costly replacement requirements.
Equum's flexibility shines through as we collaborate with customers, leveraging their current technological infrastructure to deliver our exceptional services. By doing so, we ensure a smooth and efficient transition to our advanced telemedicine solutions without disrupting established workflows. With Equum Medical as a tech agnostic partner, healthcare providers can rest assured that their unique needs and preferences are respected, and our solutions seamlessly integrate with their existing technological infrastructure. Our Universal Technology Approach ensures that our services align harmoniously with your facility's goals, allowing you to harness the full potential of telemedicine to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Current list includes: Philips, GE, Caregility, AvaSure, VitalChat, ArtiSight, eVisit, CLEW
Electronic health records (EHR) incorporated in services:
Yes
How EHR interfaces with the EHR of the referring/consulting site:
Equum Medical supports all acute EMRs with licensed and credentialed staff who seamlessly integrate with existing hospital EMR infrastructure. Our services do not require proprietary interfaces, ensuring smooth interaction with the referring or consulting site's EHR system. This approach guarantees a streamlined process for hospitals to incorporate telehealth technology without disrupting their current systems, allowing our clinical services platform to enhance care across ED, ICU, nursing, and sitter solutions. Our physicians work in specialized pods, aligned with the required specialty mix to provide the best possible care.
Company uses an electronic health record system that is certified by ONC:
Yes
Wait time for consultation for emergency services:
Other (please specify)
Emergency Services wait time other:
Less than 24 hours
Wait time for consultation for nonemergent services:
Other (please specify)
Nonemergent Services wait time other:
Less than 24 hours
Provides Billing Services:
Yes, we assist the clinical sites with billing
Payers billed:
Medicare, Medicaid, Private payers (e.g., Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna), Tricare, Consumer
Describe how your teleproviders are recruited and selected:
At our organization, we take pride in our commitment to recruiting and selecting top-tier healthcare providers. We understand the critical role they play in delivering exceptional telehealth services to our valued patients. Our rigorous and meticulous recruitment process ensures that we only onboard professionals who possess the necessary expertise and dedication to excel in the field of acute telehealth. When seeking new providers to join our team, we set a minimum requirement of 6 years of acute telehealth experience. This criterion is non-negotiable as it demonstrates the candidates' proven track record in delivering high-quality virtual care and their ability to navigate complex medical scenarios in a remote setting. Moreover, we place great importance on cultural fit and teamwork. Our providers work collaboratively to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients, so we assess how well candidates can integrate into our cohesive and supportive environment.
Company Payment Model:
Subscription, Other (please specify)
Other Payment Model:
We will contract for a term based on hospital needs and service types requirement
Complies with HIPAA and HITECH:
Yes
Minimum monthly consultation requirement:
no minimum
Minimum number of hospital beds:
no minimum
Minimum number of ICU or NICU beds:
no minimum
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