As the leader in telemedicine, HWB, Inc. (HWB) facilitates the communication of medical information, techniques, diagnosis and treatment through an interactive network of healthcare professionals. Satellite-based communication systems allow for the technologically sophisticated transfer of clinical content around the world, most importantly to places remote or impoverished, therefore at a disadvantage for access to medical expertise. Through a variety of interactive channels, HWB connects healthcare professionals to medical knowledge.
HWB Services:
Clinical Health Care Delivery
- Tele-diagnosis and tele-treatment
- Real-time treatment assistance
- Second opinions and physician-to-physician consultations
- Telehealth outreach in US rural area
- Telemedicine pharmaceutical consulting
Medical Information Exchange
- Epidemiology — evaluating the impact of telemedicine
- Public Health — coordinating medical care with public health administrators
- Medical Records — transmitting medical information to medical decision makers
- Training Programs — designing interactive medical education for complex regimens and procedures
- Pharmaceutical manufacturer training programs for complex regimens (i.e. oncology)
- Clinical trials and outcomes research
Health Education and Training
- Continuing Medical Education and Training Interactive Programs
- General Public Health information
- Healthcare Industry Training
Telemedical Technology Applications
- Hardware: Computer, displays, telecommunication equipment, medical devices
- Software: Compression, display, security, compatibility
- Access: Internet, satellite, wireless
HWB is continually working to establish itself as “the” resource for Telemedicine Technology Solutions. With capabilities ranging from planning, implementation, hardware and software development, and content sourcing and production, HWB is able to facilitate the entire process from set-up to service, including reporting and evaluation studies.
HWB has a preferred partner relationship with New York Presbyterian Hospital system (NYPH), one of the most prestigious hospital systems in the world.
As telemedicine systems, products, and services expand over the next five years; the growth is expected to be exponential. This growth will prompt payers to seek solutions on how to manage this technology. Companies like HWB who have the expertise to manage the complex telemedicine interface between clinical experts, technology evaluation protocols, engineers, public health administration, network and communications gateway systems, will be well poised to provide telemedicine solutions. The HWB organization includes:
- Administrative services
- Network management (hospitals, centers of excellence, specialists, and academic teaching centers)
- Clinical Services (physicians, specialists)
- Manufacturer contracting for device/system procurement
- Software/Hardware engineering design and support for device interface and use
- Statistician for reporting and evaluation
- International healthcare experts with clinical and system expertise
- Systems designers/engineers with international communication protocol expertise
