Person Family Medical Center in the US has partnered with digital health company Validic to enhance cardiovascular care for rural communities in North Carolina.
This initiative is set to use a grant from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Resources and the State of North Carolina.
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Validic’s digital health platform will be integrated into primary care workflows, combining lipoprotein(a) cholesterol screening and telehealth consultations with remote patient monitoring.
This strategic partnership addresses the healthcare disparities faced by residents of Person County such as limited access to specialists and an increased number of uninsured individuals.
It also aims to solve the elevated prevalence of chronic conditions, including hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes.
Elevated lipoprotein(a) levels, a genetic risk factor for heart attacks and strokes, affect over 20% of the population and remain largely underdiagnosed in the US.
The move seeks to close the healthcare gap in rural areas through expanded lipoprotein(a) screening, primary care provider training in cardiovascular risk evaluation, and facilitating telehealth connections with specialists.
Duke Health, LabCorp, UNC Health, and LifePoint Health are also contributing to this project by providing teleconsultations and educational resources, as well as helping in community awareness efforts.
Validic CEO Drew Schiller said: “Our partnership with Person Family Medical Center underscores Validic’s commitment to using digital health innovation to further healthcare access and equity.
“Bringing together advanced diagnostics and Validic’s remote patient management solution directly in primary care workflows provides critical insights, enabling personalised care and better health outcomes for patients in underserved rural areas.”
As part of the programme, patients will benefit from the early detection of cardiovascular risk factors and proactive health management through remote blood pressure and glucose monitoring.
They will also have access to personalised intervention plans and telehealth consultations with cardiologists, which are expected to reduce cardiovascular complications and hospitalisations.
