BioMedix Vascular Solutions, Howard University Hospital partner to help uninsured PAD patients

Feb 24 2010

BioMedix Vascular Solutions, Inc. announced today that the company has partnered with Howard University Hospital, Department of Surgery to participate in a Community Health Project and Demonstration focused on diagnosing and treating the potentially life-threatening condition called Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).  

There was a two-part goal to the project: reach patients in need of care for PAD and lay out a high-quality, cost-effective plan for evaluating a range of diseases utilizing a telemedicine approach.  

More than 150 clients, mostly uninsured, were tested utilizing the PADnet non invasive vascular testing device and supported by a collaborative care model. The project laid out a plan for electronically comparing outcomes while immediately diagnosing patients, and aimed at better treating patients by connecting  them to specialists more quickly and improve treatment protocols in a more cost effective way.  All tests were read by Howard University physicians from the Department of Surgery and all patients received a one on one consult with a surgeon.

Gwen Tillman, executive director, PAD Coalition at Vascular Disease Foundation was in attendance to help reinforce the need for rapid diagnosis and treatment of PAD and observe the process.