Philips showcases impact of tele-ultrasound advancing Precision Diagnosis at AIUM virtual event - Seite 2

“When you work in a vast state like New Mexico, there are many rural areas, with limited access to high quality obstetric medical care,” said Michael S. Ruma, MD, MPH, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Perinatal Associates of New Mexico. “We deal with many common fetal illnesses and abnormalities in our practice. Having access to Philips Collaboration Live, lets me provide real-time consultation to both sonographers and patients to help improve outcomes. Telemedicine has become even more critical during the pandemic, because in-person visits have been greatly limited. Since the onset of COVID-19, we’ve done more than 5,500 telemedicine visits, including many via Philips Collaboration Live, allowing us to reach out and touch patients remotely.”

The impact of Philips tele-ultrasound on patient care
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare leaders recognized the need for digital transformation across the imaging enterprise. Enabled by increasingly connected informatics platforms, imaging innovations that support extended, virtual, and collaborative care are rapidly responding to these needs.

During the AIUM virtual event, Philips will host a panel session of leading clinicians to discuss how they are "going remote" to connect with colleagues and patients in new and effective ways via tele-ultrasound, in continued efforts to transform patient care.  The session is open to registration for AIUM attendees. Panelists include:

• Yanick Beaulieu MD, Cardiologist-Intensivist, Medical Officer for Precision Diagnosis, Philips;
• Michael S. Ruma MD, MPH, FACOG, with Perinatal Associates of New Mexico, USA;
• Richard G. Barr MD, PhD, FACR, FSRU, FAIUM, with Southwoods Health in Ohio, USA.

Philips Handheld Ultrasound (Lumify) recognized with recent Frost & Sullivan leadership award
Based on its recent analysis of the global market for integrated telehealth solutions in point-of-care ultrasound, research analyst firm Frost & Sullivan has recognized Philips with the 2020 Global Customer Value Leadership award for Lumify and its revolutionary Reacts collaborative platform and expanded tele-ultrasound capabilities. Noted for its unprecedented connection and collaboration capabilities, Lumify was singled out for its cost-efficient, real-time virtual collaboration during ultrasound examinations, which have become increasingly important during the COVID-19 pandemic. More detail on this most recent worldwide accolade for Lumify is available here.