EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- American TeleCare, Inc. -- 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 the development of its proprietary CareTone(R) 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 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 telephonic stethoscope.
Frost & Sullivan, a global leader in growth consulting, 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 http://www.americantelecare.com/ or call 800-323-6667.
American TeleCare, Inc.CONTACT: Angie Yuhas of American TeleCare, Inc., +1-612-483-8064
Web site: http://www.americantelecare.com/