Every Desert Needs An Oasis WE BRING HEALTHCARE HOME
"Yes, this is the Future of Healthcare!"
- Dr. Charles R. Cowap
The problem we solve:
Oasis MedTech provides a smart system that improves health and reduces costs for people who live in healthcare deserts.
How do we improve health and reduce costs?Â
Oasis MedTech provides a complete healthcare monitoring system. It includes a unique Oasis MedTech Hub that links multiple monitoring devices and uploads their data to the cloud. A dedicated medical AI system screens the data, and identifies new problems and looks for trends that predict future problems. Finally, a PCP dashboard highlight patent care issues and trends and networks in specialists for consultation and follow-up.
A healthcare desert, also known as a medical desert or healthcare shortage area, is a region or community that lacks adequate access to healthcare services. This can include a shortage of healthcare providers such as doctors, nurses, and specialists, as well as a lack of healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.
Healthcare deserts can be found in both rural and urban areas and are often characterized by long travel distances to reach a healthcare provider, limited availability of services, and barriers to receiving timely and quality care. This lack of access to healthcare can have negative impacts on the health and well-being of residents in these areas.
According to a report by the Health Resources and Services Administration, approximately 57 million people in the United States live in a healthcare desert, defined as an area with limited access to primary care providers.
Healthcare deserts are more common in rural areas, where there are fewer healthcare providers and facilities available. However, they can also be found in some urban areas, particularly in low-income neighborhoods or communities with high rates of uninsured individuals. Some states with a higher prevalence of healthcare deserts include Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and parts of the Midwest.
Providing care in a healthcare desert can be more expensive due to a variety of factors.
Some reasons why it may be more expensive to provide care in a healthcare desert include:
1. Transportation costs:Â Residents in healthcare deserts may have to travel long distances to access healthcare services,
which can result in higher transportation costs for patients as well as healthcare providers who need to travel to reach these underserved areas.
2. Limited resources:Â Healthcare deserts often have a shortage of healthcare providers and facilities, which can lead to higher demand for services and longer wait times for appointments. This can result in more costly emergency room visits and hospitalizations when patients are unable to access timely primary care.
3. Lack of preventive care:Â Without access to regular primary care services, residents in healthcare deserts may be more likely to experience health issues that could have been prevented or managed with timely intervention. This can result in higher costs associated with treating more advanced or chronic conditions.
4. Recruitment and retention costs:Â Healthcare providers who work in healthcare deserts may require higher salaries or
incentives to practice in these underserved areas. Additionally, the challenges of practicing in a healthcare desert, such as limited resources and isolation, can make it more difficult to recruit and retain healthcare professionals, leading to increased costs associated with turnover and recruitment efforts.
Overall, addressing healthcare deserts and improving access to healthcare services in underserved areas can help reduce costs by promoting preventive care, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations, and improving health outcomes for residents.