ASPAKLARIA INC | Application Preview
ASPAKLARIA INC. is seeking government grants to enhance diabetes and eye care access through telemedicine in South Florida. The proposal addresses the critical issue of diabetes, which affects millions and can lead to serious eye problems and blindness. Many patients, especially in rural and underserved areas, struggle to access specialized care, making early diagnosis vital.
The main objective is to introduce ophthalmic telemedicine in primary care offices to improve the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes-related eye conditions. The plan outlines several key implementation steps: equipping offices with the necessary technology, training providers on the new systems, integrating with electronic health records for seamless patient information transfer, facilitating virtual consultations, and ensuring appropriate follow-up care.
This initiative promises multiple benefits, including improved access to specialized eye care for diabetes patients, timely detection and management of eye problems, and cost savings by reducing the need for travel. The proposal highlights a successful proof of concept from July 2022 in a Hollywood, Florida clinic, where the telehealth ophthalmology camera significantly enhanced patient care. Encouraged by this success, three additional clinics have expressed interest in adopting the technology.
The funding request emphasizes the established need for the program, supported by ongoing discussions with additional clinics in the region. Notably, there are no existing competitors for this specific telemedicine plan, giving ASPAKLARIA a competitive edge in the market. By integrating this technology into primary care, the initiative not only improves patient diagnosis and treatment but also expands access to necessary eye care resources.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 921459106
Location: Hollywood, FL, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
Improve access to care utilizing telemedicine to diagnose patients with diabetes and ocular deficiencies across South Florida. Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people in the United States, and is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness. Early detection and management of diabetes-related eye problems is crucial in preventing vision loss. However, access to specialized eye care services can be limited for many patients, especially those living in rural or underserved areas. Ophthalmic telemedicine has the potential to improve access to eye care for all patients, but especially those with diabetes by connecting primary care providers with specialists for virtual consultations. By leveraging technology, telemedicine can provide patients with timely and convenient access to expert care, without the need for travel or prolonged wait times. Objective: The objective of this proposal is to implement ophthalmic telemedicine in primary care offices in South Florida, to improve the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes-related eye problems. Methodology: The implementation of ophthalmic telemedicine in primary care offices will involve the following steps: 1. Equipment and technology: The primary care office will be equipped with telemedicine technology, including high-quality cameras, lighting, and secure communication platforms to ensure optimal video quality and privacy. 2. Provider training: Providers will be trained on the use of the telemedicine equipment and software, as well as the protocols for conducting virtual consultations with specialists. 3. Integration with electronic health records (EHRs): The telemedicine system will be integrated with the primary care office's EHR system to ensure seamless transfer of patient information and continuity of care. 4. Virtual consultations: Patients with diabetes who are at risk for eye problems will be referred by their primary care provider for virtual consultations with an ophthalmologist. During the consultation, the specialist will review the patient's medical history, perform a visual acuity test, and assess the patient's eye health using the telemedicine equipment. 5. Follow-up care: If necessary, the specialist will provide recommendations for follow-up care, including referrals to local eye care providers or specialists, and arrange for additional tests or treatments as needed. Benefits: The implementation of ophthalmic telemedicine in primary care offices in Florida will provide numerous benefits, including: 1. Improved access to specialized eye care: By connecting patients with specialists for virtual consultations, ophthalmic telemedicine will improve access to eye care for patients with diabetes, especially those living in rural or underserved areas. 2. Early detection and management of eye problems: Early detection and management of diabetes-related eye problems is crucial in preventing vision loss. By incorporating eye care into the primary care setting, patients with diabetes will have improved access to timely and comprehensive eye exams. 3. Increased efficiency and cost savings: By eliminating the need for travel, virtual consultations will save patients time and money, and reduce the burden on the healthcare system. Conclusion: In conclusion, implementing ophthalmic telemedicine in primary care offices in South Florida has the potential to improve the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes-related eye problems, and to provide patients with timely and convenient access to expert care. With the integration of technology, virtual consultations can provide a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional eye care, while improving the overall quality of care for patients with diabetes.
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Business Plan
Proof of Concept: One telehealth ophthalmology camera has already been implemented in a primary clinic in Hollywood, Florida with tremendous success. The camera was implemented in July 2022 at a Primary Care Clinic, located in Hollywood, Florida 33024. The adoption of the telehealth Ophthalmology camera was readily adopted by the primary care clinicians within the clinic as it provides a greater level of care and assessment to their patients as well as meets criteria for the Medicare Annual Wellness visit. Thus, the primary care clinicians are willing and able to be part of this initiative which is a critical and necessary to the success of this proposal. In fact, the initial proof of concept has been so successful, three additional primary care clinics in Broward Country are requesting telehealth cameras to be placed in their clinics as well. This proof of concept has been accomplished in one location, with success. However, opportunity exists to capture the effectiveness of this program in providing increased access to care across the underserved areas of South Florida and measure the outcomes discussed below with the funds provide by the grant award. Discussions with multiple other Primary Care Clinics in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are currently ongoing. Proof of concept has already been established with one primary care clinic already utilizing the ophthalmic telemedicine with huge success. 3 additional clinics have already requested this to be implemented in their clinics. This speaks to the need and success of the program as well the growth strategy in the coming years.
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Self Identified Competition
No current competitors exist for this specific plan. We are the only ophthalmic telemedicine platform that exists in the region. Optometrists and Ophthalmologists would be the only competition. However, the telemedicine implementation in primary care clinics allows for a more efficient and effective treatment and diagnosis of the patient's condition as well as expands access for those patients. Thus, the treatment plan can be initiated during the patient's primary care visit.
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