KORE Telematics certifies MedApps telehealth solutions for use on its network

Sep 24 2009

KORE Telematics, the world’s largest digital wireless services provider specializing in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, today announced that MedApps telehealth solutions are now certified for use on the KORE network. The MedApps Mobile Wireless Health Monitoring System relies on the KORE cellular M2M network to remotely collect, store and report timely and accurate health information from any location.

“MedApps is committed to developing health monitoring connectivity solutions that drive down healthcare costs by improving patient compliance,” said Kent Dicks, MedApps founder and CEO. “Our innovative telehealth solutions require reliable and ubiquitous wireless network coverage. KORE understands the unique needs of our business and is a key provider in the delivery of our remote health monitoring solutions.”

A number of health conditions, including diabetes, congestive heart failure (CHF), asthma (COPD) and hypertension, can be monitored remotely while a patient is at home, improving care and significantly reducing healthcare costs. The FDA-cleared MedApps System automatically collects and transmits data via the KORE network from a remote patient’s health monitor to a specified care provider. Healthcare professionals have the ability to monitor and review transmitted data, and can even integrate it into existing electronic medical records.

“Telehealth applications are an exciting area of growth in the M2M market, and depend on highly reliable, ubiquitous and cost-effective wireless networks. Compelling applications such as those delivered by MedApps offer the benefits of remote health monitoring to patients nearly anywhere,” said Alex Brisbourne, president and COO, KORE Telematics. “KORE is the leading provider of the specialized wireless data network services that power a number of emerging telehealth applications. The KORE network helps ensure that remote health monitoring applications deliver the desired cost savings and patient care enhancements.”