Telemedicine Solutions to Developing Workforce, Partners and Consumer Engagement at Avera

Jay Weems, Vice-President of Operations, Avera eCARE.  Avera Health journeyed into telemedicine in the early 1990s to assist the needs of the workforce and to better serve the population in rural and underserved communities.  Today, the telemedicine arm of the Avera Health system, Avera eCARE, has become an important solution to solve several complex healthcare issues.  Avera eCARE has become a powerful tool for rural and urban communities by providing cost-efficient, quality care by leveraging specialists and adhering to the latest evidence-based care.  With the advancements of technology, cost effective and high-quality care can now be delivered virtually anywhere.  Learn how Avera eCARE uses technology to support providers, engage consumers, and develop health system partners.