NEHI Receives Grant to Study the Potential of Tele-ICU in California

MassBio
January 25, 2011

NEHI announced today that it has been awarded a grant from the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) to study the potential of using telemedicine to improve the care delivered in intensive care units (ICUs) in California. The $214,000 grant will be used to assess the state’s current ICU capacity and examine whether tele-ICU technology can expand the availability of trained critical care specialists.

“Our previous research has shown that tele-ICUs can have significant clinical and financial benefits, for patients, hospitals and payers,” said NEHI president Wendy Everett. “This project allows us to study if there are compelling opportunities for the technology in California. We are thrilled to receive the grant and look forward to working with the California HealthCare Foundation.”

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