Quality care shouldn’t have a zip code
Delivering essential care to rural America
Transforming rural healthcare requires building sustainable, evidence-based programs that bring care closer to every community. Through prevention, chronic disease management, workforce empowerment and innovative tools like remote monitoring and mobile imaging, we make healthcare accessible beyond hospital walls—with the goal of improving outcomes, strengthening local providers and delivering better care for every stage of life.
See how Philips is working with health systems to pioneer new ways to bring quality care to rural areas using innovative technology.
Creating sustainable programs that increase access to care and improve outcomes
From medical imaging and patient monitoring to telehealth and enterprise informatics, our smart, integrated solutions empower care teams to do more. This means less time on administration and more time where it counts: with patients.
Empowering professionals
Connecting communities
Improving lives
Demonstrated results to inspire innovation in rural health
32,000
effectively reach families during pregnancy
We helped Michigan HHS reach families including those enrolled in Medicaid or uninsured [1].
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individuals successfully screened
The EDDY unit had successfully screened over 2,800 individuals across Western New York since the inception of the program [2].
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in the rate of 60-day inpatient readmissions
Leveraging Philips eICU program, Emory Healthcare maintained high-quality and consistent patient care, resulting in fewer readmissions for 60-days following inpatient stays [3].
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cardiac imaging procedures performed
Using Philips Radiology Command Center and remote support from clinical specialists, Arkansas Children’s performed 41 cardiac MRIs and 32 cardiac CTs in it’s first year of operation [4].
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Partner for technology-driven solutions for your rural communities
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) program presents a pivotal opportunity to improve healthcare access, quality and sustainability in rural communities. Our innovative solutions directly align with RHT program priorities, empowering you to build a connected, resilient and high-performing rural health ecosystem.
Connecting care teams everywhere
Extend the expertise of your specialists beyond city limits, connecting rural hospitals to each other and to larger health systems. Learn more
Supporting mothers and babies at every stage
Deliver comprehensive care from conception through postpartum, no matter the distance. Learn more
Diagnostics on the move
Bring advanced diagnostic capabilities directly to rural communities. Learn more
A watchful eye, anywhere
Strengthen patient safety and manage more patients with fewer staff. Learn more
Bridging the gap: better healthcare for rural America
We’re leveraging advanced technology to bridge care gaps for rural patients. Mike Lemnitzer, VP at Philips, highlights the financial challenges providers face and shares examples of collaborations with state, local health systems driving innovative rural healthcare solutions. Read the article.
Footnotes
- Numbers reported for the first 12 months of the program. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services expands Philips Avent Pregnancy+ program - News | Philips
- Numbers reported by Roswell Park What's next after lung cancer screening? | Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center - Buffalo, NY
- Abt Associates. Evaluation of Hospital-Setting HCIA Awards. Prepared for CMS; Baltimore, MD: 2016 h2h_flyer_custstory_emory_final.pdf
- Numbers reported by Arkansas Children's Hospital Arkansas Children's uses telemedicine to provide much-needed cardiac MRIs and CTs | Healthcare IT News
Disclaimer
Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.
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