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swyMed Telehealth Solution for Rural Georgia Gains National Attention

November 26, 2024 in , , , , /by

A recent article highlighted the collaboration between Emory University’s PAVES program, DT Research, and swyMed to expand Emergency Medical Service (EMS) capabilities in Rural Georgia in order to improve access to healthcare. By using these technologies, Washington County Regional Medical Center (WCRMC) connects ambulance personnel with remote physicians and specialists in real-time video medicine consultations, enabling faster patient […]

See swyMed in Action at Emory University

August 20, 2024 in , /by

“Seeing is believing,” as the saying goes. EMS1 recently published an article describing excellent examples of how swyMed is being used in real-life situations in Georgia. In this blog post, we look at one of those cases: Emory University and how they are applying our patented technology in two fields, emergency services in rural areas and emergency disaster […]

How to Save $10 Billion Annually with EMS 4.0

July 29, 2024 in , /by

The COVID-19 pandemic spurred the widespread acceptance of telemedicine as a form of health care delivery. Now, the health care industry is well-positioned to expand these services on a wider scale as video-enabled EMS 4.0, saving potentially $10 billion annually across the nation.

What Makes swyMed’s Technology Different?

May 23, 2024 in , , , , /by

While the some well-known companies in the telemedicine industry have recently been in the headlines for growing pains, swyMed has firmly established itself as the leader in connecting providers and patients in circumstances that other platforms rarely even try. If the local network is overcrowded or has sparse coverage, causing fluctuating or poor network conditions, how can an application hold a steady connection to the internet or cloud server? swyMed has found a way to do exactly that.

Can Telemedicine Physician Licensing Be Updated?

March 4, 2021 in , , , /by

With the explosion of telemedicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic, several regulations have come under close scrutiny for hindering more efficient and effective use of the technology. In particular, telemedicine physician licensing has traditionally been managed at the state level, where both the physician and patient must physically be located during the appointment, but real-time […]

mHealth Technology Takes ET3 from Concept to Reality

January 28, 2021 in , , , , , /by

The long-awaited ET3 program is finally here! After delays caused by the pandemic, the Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) program went into effect on January 1, 2021. To support this initiative, swyMed and Logitech are working together to provide the mHealth technology (mobile real-time audio-visual communications) that makes the ET3 program possible.

Socioeconomic Barriers to Telemedicine Appointments Remain

January 25, 2021 in , , , /by

Although the rapid rise of telemedicine has proven invaluable for much of the US population over the last year, this has not held true for everybody. As with traditional health care, social factors are still hindering telemedicine’s reach to some communities. Industry experts are warning that as telemedicine appointments become a permanent part of the […]

The Future of Telemedicine Regulations under the Biden Administration

January 16, 2021 in , , , , , /by

Twelve months ago, few, if any, could have predicted that the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic would linger on into a new presidential administration. Dissatisfied by the lackluster pandemic relief bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump just before Christmas, which failed to extend the pandemic’s eased stance on telemedicine […]