VSee Health, Kwajalein Atoll Government, US Coast Guard Cadets Launch Sea Ambulance Telehealth for Improved USA Veteran Access to Healthcare
October 16 2024 - 8:08AM
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VSee Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSEE), a provider of comprehensive
telehealth services that customize workflow streams and enhance
patient care, in collaboration with the Kwajalein Atoll Local
Government (KALGOV) and Kwajalein Atoll Sustainability Laboratory
(KASL), is proud to announce the successful demonstration of a
groundbreaking telehealth initiative aimed at improving healthcare
access for Marshallese veterans who served in the US military, and
residents of the Kwajalein Atoll. This innovative project leverages
Starlink satellite technology and VSee Health’s telemedicine
solution to provide virtual doctor consultations aboard a boat
ambulance. The demonstration was concluded on Friday, 25 July
2024.
“This telehealth initiative marks a significant step forward in
our efforts to enhance healthcare services for our community,” said
Mayor HIrata J. Kabua, Kwajalein Atoll. “By leveraging advanced
technology, we can ensure that our residents, especially our
veterans, receive the medical attention they need, when they need
it. We are excited about the positive impact this project will have
on our healthcare system.”
KASL Executive Director Scott Paul remarked, “An old proverb
says, ‘Drijo im Ukoj’ or ‘achieving our common goals through the
collective efforts of everyone.’ I’m grateful to everyone who has
contributed to this demonstration. The potential of this initiative
to give our people access to better healthcare even in the most
remote locations within the Atoll and the Pacific is a true
testament to what we can accomplish when we work together to make a
change for the better.”
Eric Rasmussen, MD, KASL Research Director commented, “I’ve
worked in war zones and disaster sites all over the world, and this
telemedicine capability from VSee is the most robust I’ve seen. It
will save lives out here.”
“We are thrilled to partner with the Kwajalein Atoll Government
to bring this advanced telehealth solution to the region,” said
Milton Chen, CEO of VSee Health. “Our goal is to bridge the
healthcare gap and provide US military veterans and residents with
access to quality medical care, no matter where they are.”
Demonstrating Offshore Telehealth Capability and Ease of
Use
Using a mounted Starlink satellite and a VSee Telemedicine Kit,
the demonstration showcased the sea-going ambulance boat’s ability
to connect with healthcare professionals on land, providing
critical support for medical emergencies and routine consultations
alike. The Kit included a laptop with plug-and-play digital medical
devices such as USB stethoscope, otoscope, and ECG monitoring for
live-streaming medical device images and data to the remote
physician. During the remote patient examination, physicians in
Hawaii, Washington, and Florida also observed via VSee in “Medical
Apprentice” mode - where groups of physicians can observe and
comment about a live physician-patient encounter.
To demonstrate the ease of use of VSee solutions, two freshmen
American Coast Guard Academy cadets were brought on board to test
the solution. After less than 30 minutes of training on the VSee
telemedicine equipment, the cadets were able to show full
competence by performing a remote physical exam and consultation on
a Marshallese veteran from the U.S. Army who was on board the
vessel.
Challenges of Accessing Healthcare in Remote Regions
Kwajalein Atoll faces unique healthcare challenges due to its
remote location and limited medical resources. The main island,
Ebeye, is home to approximately 10,000 people and is the only
island with a hospital and qualified healthcare professionals. Of
the roughly 90 outer islands around the Atoll, perhaps a dozen are
permanently inhabited, some of which have as few as twenty
inhabitants and do not have access to any trained health personnel.
The introduction of VSee Health’s telehealth solution will enable
these inhabitants to connect with doctors on Ebeye Island, anywhere
in the United States, and anywhere in the world. This real-time
connectivity ensures that patients receive timely and expert
medical consultations, regardless of location within the atoll and
even on a boat in the lagoon.
This initiative is expected to significantly enhance the overall
healthcare infrastructure of the Kwajalein Atoll, ensuring that no
one is left without access to essential medical services.
About KASL
The Kwajalein Atoll Sustainability Laboratory (KASL) is a
Marshallese non-profit, non-governmental field experimentation site
supported by the US Office of Naval Research (ONR) to explore
climate-adaptive ideas.
About VSee Health
VSee Health is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that
enables clinicians and enterprises to create their telehealth
workflows without programming. VSee Health’s system allows a
telehealth mobile app to be created or a telehealth system to be
integrated into existing hospital operations in days.
With a focus on patient disease state telemedicine and turnkey
billing services, VSee Health has integrated an intensive care,
critical care and neuro solution, powered by iDoc Telehealth
Solutions, as its initial module for the VSee Health software
platform. This technology encompasses a set of integrated
telehealth technologies and a team of neurointensivists,
neurologists, and tele-radiologists that treat and coordinate care
for acutely ill patients 24/7/365 in the neurointensive care unit
(Neuro-ICU), cardiac surgery intensive care unit (CS-ICU) and the
intensive care unit (ICU) for stroke, brain trauma and a wide range
of neurological conditions. For more information, please visit
www.vseehealth.com.
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