UPMC Enterprises has launched start-up CuraviCare, whose Curavi Health software will allow physicians to remotely interact with patients in nursing homes. The CuraviCart, which is equipped with a Bluetooth stethoscope, a 12-lead EKG system, digital otoscope, document scanner and a moveable camera, is designed to be used with ease by nursing home staff. The aim is to reduce or even prevent hospitalization of frail or elderly residents and save insurance providers "billions of dollars.". CuraviCare founder and geriatrician Steven Handler, MD, said in a statement that "transfers to the emergency room… are highly disruptive to older adults and sometimes harmful to their health."
UPMC Enterprises has launched start-up Curavi Health, whose CuraviCare software will allow physicians to remotely interact with patients in nursing homes. The CuraviCart, which is equipped with a Bluetooth stethoscope, a 12-lead EKG system, digital otoscope, document scanner and a moveable camera, is designed to be used with ease by nursing home staff. The aim is to reduce or even prevent hospitalization of frail or elderly residents and save insurance providers "billions of dollars.". Curavi Health founder and geriatrician Steven Handler, MD, said in a statement that "transfers to the emergency room… are highly disruptive to older adults and sometimes harmful to their health."