NESA's Landmark Achievement in Virtual Healthcare
NESA, recognized as a frontrunner in AI-enabled solutions for healthcare, has made headlines with the announcement that its
NESA Virtual Care Platform™ has secured the prestigious position as the first inpatient virtual care solution to be officially listed in Epic's Toolbox. This significant milestone reflects not only NESA's innovative technology but also its capability to effectively integrate and enhance patient care in clinical settings.
Epic, a leading electronic health record (EHR) provider, has rigorously evaluated NESA's platform to ensure it meets stringent standards for inpatient integration and functionality. This endorsement underscores NESA's commitment to providing healthcare organizations with scalable, high-quality virtual care options designed directly within the environments where healthcare professionals operate.
A New Era in Patient Care
The virtual care platform developed by NESA is designed to empower healthcare teams to deliver virtual care seamlessly—right within the existing Epic EHR. This functionality is set to transform how clinicians interact with patients, as it simplifies workflows and enhances care coordination while improving the patient experience. With features catering to patients of all ages, NESA's platform offers broad support for a variety of workflows, ensuring that care delivery is both effective and efficient.
Neil Salem, CEO of NESA, emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating, "This journey started in 2020 when NESA first started working with Epic. Through our close collaboration, NESA is fulfilling our commitment to meet clinicians where they are. We’re proud to help healthcare systems deliver better, more efficient, effective, and connected care for both patients and providers within the Epic ecosystem."
Streamlining Virtual Care Delivery
What sets NESA's platform apart from traditional virtual care models is its user-centric design which minimizes complexity and disruptions to existing workflows. The platform features a
single-pane-of-glass interface that simplifies interactions, allowing clinicians to stay focused on patient care rather than being bogged down by technology. NESA's embedded experience facilitates easier virtual consultations, patient monitoring, and coordinated care efforts all within the Epic environment.
Key Features of the NESA Virtual Care Platform:
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Epic ECAL/CAL Integration: Complies with Epic's Embedded Context-Aware Linking standards for virtual care solutions.
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Natively Embedded in Epic: Seamlessly integrates with various Epic applications including Hyperspace, MyChart, Rover, Canto, and Haiku for easy access to virtual care sessions.
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Bedside TV Integration: Enhances patient accessibility to their medical records and helps maintain communication with healthcare teams directly from their bedside.
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AI-Enabled Virtual Care: Offers features such as two-way audio and video, ambient listening, computer vision capabilities, and actionable analytics.
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Multi-Participant Support: Allows up to six participants in a virtual session, accommodating care teams, patients, and their families.
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Enterprise-Grade Hardware: Equipped with NDAA-compliant dual-camera systems capable of providing high-quality video with features like night vision and ambient noise suppression.
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Flexible Deployments: Available in various configurations including fixed in-room settings, wall-mounted, or as mobile all-in-one units catering to diverse clinical requirements.
The NESA Virtual Care Platform will be showcased at the
Epic Users Group Meeting (UGM) taking place from August 18-21, 2025, in Verona, Wisconsin. This event presents an opportunity for attendees to gain insights into NESA's pioneering contributions and innovations in the field of virtual care.
About NESA
Founded with the goal of transforming healthcare delivery, NESA utilizes cutting-edge AI technology to augment care delivery processes. The NESA Virtual Care Platform is representative of their commitment to meet clinicians in their workflow, enabling enhanced patient interactions without layering on additional challenges. Designed to function continuously throughout the day, the platform effortlessly integrates into existing routine practices, ensuring minimal disruption while maximizing patient care continuity.
For more information about NESA and its solutions, visit
nesasolutions.com.
In conclusion, by achieving the first-ever listing in Epic's Toolbox, NESA not only showcases its strengths in virtual care technology but also sets a new standard for integrating virtual health solutions into clinical settings, paving the way for future advancements in patient care.