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Summary of the Current Innovation: Tyto care telehealth provider

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Summary of the Current Innovation: Tyto care telehealth provider

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The tyto care device works to eliminate the need to travel to doctor offices. According to Zhou (2019), tyto care platform "allows patients to conduct their own physical exam using a device that combines a camera, stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, and tongue depressor" (p. 1). The physician is able to interact and determine the patients signs and symptoms using the device. The doctor is able to help the patient perform a physical assessment using a physical exam toolkit.

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Tyto Care is an on-demand telehealth provider based in Israel that hopes to bring all aspects of a doctor's visit to the home. Beyond the limits of traditional telemedicine, the platform also allows patients to conduct their own physical exam using a device that combines a camera, stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, and tongue depressor.

The idea began after Co-Founder and CEO Dedi Gilad, whose daughter had recurrent ear infections as a child, figured there was a better way to receive medical care than repeated visits to a doctor. "He couldn't understand why he needed to go into these flu clinics or get out of work in order to take his daughter, day after day, into a clinic," recalls Ophir Lotan, VP of Product and Implementation at Tyto Care. "As an engineer, he started thinking about a potential solution to this issue."

That solution was TytoCare. Since the company's launch in 2012, it has raised over $56 million and evolved to become a mobile platform with a sleek physical exam kit. TytoCare works by connecting patient and physician through the TytoApp on a smartphone or tablet. Once the video call is connected, the physician assesses symptoms and guides the patient through a basic physical exam using the toolkit. Patients can measure heart rate and body temperature, capture heart and lung sounds, and obtain images and videos of the ears, throat, and skin. Based on symptoms and physical exam findings, the physician can make recommendations and prescribe appropriate medications. Alternatively, the patient can conduct an independent physical exam guided solely by the mobile app.

Making the patient-conducted exam accurate is a key part of the technology, says Lotan. "We have built-in guidance technology so we not only guide the user on how to capture the right data, we also in real time analyze the data and determine whether the data captured is of good quality." And it works, he says, citing a study done at the Schneider Children's Medical Center, a leading children's hospital in Israel, which "confirmed that Tyto's capability to perform a physical examination is on par with conventional in-clinic examination tools."

Since validating its tools and platform, TytoCare has expanded rapidly. The company launched in the US after receiving FDA clearance in 2017, and plans to expand further into Europe and Canada after receiving the CE Mark and Health Canada approval in 2018. The company is also looking to move into Asian markets such as China and Japan.

Although not currently available directly to consumers, TytoCare partners with a variety of health providers. "We've partnered with 50 health organizations," says Lotan, "including a wide range of the leading US health systems, top telehealth companies, retailers, large private practices, and some self-insured employers."

In the end, the team behind TytoCare sees itself as more than just a telehealth platform with a highly accurate physical exam kit. "We're very excited about what we're doing," says Lotan, "and the fact that we could potentially positively impact the way consumers utilize healthcare."

Flashbacks: Tyto Care Brings the Doctor's Visit to Home: Seen at CES 2019; Tyto Lets Primary Care Docs Examine Patients Remotely, Now Cleared in Europe; Tyto for At-Home Visits with Your Kids' Doctor

Learn more at Tyto Care's website ...

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Tyto Care Brings the Doctor's Visit to Home: Interview with Ophir Lotan |

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Tyto Care is an on-demand telehealth provider based in Israel that hopes to bring all aspects of a doctor's visit to the home. Beyond the limits of traditional telemedicine, the platform also allows patients to conduct their own physical exam using a device that combines a camera, stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, and tongue depressor.

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Pros:

Convenient and accessible patient care-The ability to reach patients around the world and provide care without the need to make an appointment or leave the house is amazing.

Cost effective healthcare- Tyto care helps reduce healthcare service cost and saves money for patients and insurance companies.

Access to an expanded physician and specialist network-The capability to access a wide network of specialists and physician in rural and remote areas.

Cons:

Training healthcare staff and patients on how to use the new device-It is sometimes difficult to train patients and staff on new technology. The application used is sometimes not user friendly and navigating becomes difficult for many.

Lack of trust and continuity of care-The lack of a strong and trusting relationship between patients and physicians can impact the care the patient continues to receive.

Patient privacy and confidentiality-The potential for a security breach and the lack of knowing who one is providing sensitive medical information to is definitely a concern.

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The individuals chosen are Alice (Achiever), Carter (Communication), Pablo (Positivity), Randall (Responsibility), and Rachel (Restorative). The reason Alice was chosen is because it is important to have an individual who has stamina and hard work instilled into them when dealing with a new innovation. It takes someone who does not mind being preoccupied and overcommitted to ensure the success of the innovation. Carter was picked since communication is essential in a team that involves individuals that have different ideas and strengths. It takes a individual who can energize others and present suggestions in a way that brings everyone together. Pablo was selected since with any innovation you must have someone who is upbeat and enthusiastic about technology to inspire others. Randall plays a important role in the team being responsible which entails loyalty and honesty. Rachel was chosen since she possesses the quality of restorative and the ability to problem solve. There are many problems that occur when working in a team. It important to have someone who can troubleshoot problems and solve them.

My top 5 strengths:

Achiever, Woo, Communication, Positivity, and Learner

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The tyto care telehealth device addresses many of the patient care issues that are occurring. According to Hayes (2015), "TytoCare is revolutionizing remote diagnosis, enabling the delivery of primary care in more convenient and cost-effective settings" (p. 1). It is a device that has flaws like any other device but the problems definitely do not surpass the benefits. The ability to provide convenient and accessible care to patients is a tremendous benefit to people around the world. The capacity to reduce the cost of healthcare and in person doctor visits is definitely something appealing and attractive.