Equum Medical Launches Collaborative Shared Services Program for Critical Access and Community Hospitals

Equum Medical has introduced its Collaborative Shared Services Program aimed at improving healthcare access in rural communities. The program encourages rural hospitals to collaborate, enhancing local healthcare services. This initiative aims to retain patients locally, improve clinical service access, control costs, and standardize best practices.

Founded by physicians dedicated to rural health, Equum Medical specializes in various telehealth services. The new program optimizes patient care and operational efficiency in rural settings, bringing specialized care to these communities.

CEO Dr. Corey Scurlock emphasized that the program addresses rural hospitals' unique challenges, providing a cost-effective solution for specialized care at a scale suitable for rural clinically integrated networks. This helps keep healthcare services local.

The program is based on primary market research and aims to prevent patient outmigration, keeping revenue within local hospitals. It allows multiple hospitals to share resources, maximizing utility and enabling even the smallest hospitals to offer specialty care.

Equum Medical’s model, which includes advanced telehealth solutions and shared resources, has already proven to meet high care standards. The program aims to improve patient outcomes and community health in rural areas across the nation.