| AMERICAN TELECARE RECEIVES TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD
Frost & Sullivan award recognizes technological superiority within industry
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., (June 15, 2004) – American TeleCare – the
leader in the telehealth industry – was recently awarded
the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation.
The award recognizes American TeleCare's pioneering contribution
to remote patient monitoring, and for the development of its proprietary
CareTone® Telephonic Stethoscope.
"We're delighted to be chosen for this prestigious award," said
Randy Moore, CEO of American TeleCare, Inc. "It's especially
an honor to be recognized for our technology because it is this
technology that is providing solutions for patients, physicians
and caregivers."
Without ever leaving the office or
clinic, doctors and nurses can make personal "visits" to patients, at home, using
American TeleCare's state-of-the-art voice and video combined with
patented peripheral medical devices – such as blood pressure
monitors, digital stethoscopes and glucose meters – over
a standard telephone line. As the leader in this emerging method
of healthcare delivery, American TeleCare has installed more than
85 percent of all video-based home telehealth programs nationwide.
The CareTone Telephonic Stethoscope has been integrated into
major national and international programs, including NASA's space
shuttle program, and is the industry's leading stethoscope.
Frost & Sullivan is a global leader in growth consulting,
which presents annual awards to companies that demonstrate excellence
in their industry. The Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology
Innovation is given to the company that has demonstrated technological
superiority within its industry and recognizes the ability of the
company to successfully develop and introduce new technology, formulate
a well-designed product family and make significant product performance
contributions to the industry.
American TeleCare is dedicated to improving outcomes while lowering
health care costs and has been since its formation in 1993. American
TeleCare provides technology-enabled patient care management solutions,
featuring live audio/video/data communication and integrated medical
peripherals. American TeleCare's telehealth solutions enable remote,
real-time clinical interactions - resulting in increased efficiency
in patient care delivery, improved outcomes and increased patient
and clinician satisfaction while lowering costs. For more information,
visit www.americantelecare.com or
call 800-323-6667.
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