About Twiage
Twiage: Revolutionizing Prehospital Communication and Coordination Technology
Welcome to the future of prehospital communication and coordination technology with Twiage. This innovative company is changing the way emergency medical services (EMS) communicate with hospitals, streamlining patient care and improving outcomes.
Twiage was founded in 2014 by Dr. YiDing Yu, a physician who recognized the need for a more efficient system for EMS providers to communicate with hospitals. She saw firsthand how delays in communication could lead to critical time lost in treating patients, resulting in poorer outcomes.
With this vision in mind, Dr. Yu created Twiage – a mobile app that allows EMS providers to send real-time updates on patient conditions directly to hospital staff before they even arrive at the hospital. This information includes vital signs, EKGs, photos of injuries or wounds, and other important data that can help hospital staff prepare for incoming patients.
The app also allows for two-way communication between EMS providers and hospital staff, enabling them to collaborate on treatment plans and make decisions quickly based on real-time information.
Twiage has been proven effective in reducing door-to-treatment times by up to 30 minutes – a significant improvement when every second counts in an emergency situation. It has also been shown to reduce unnecessary transfers from one facility to another by up to 50%, saving time and resources while ensuring patients receive appropriate care.
In addition to its core product offering, Twiage offers several other features designed specifically for EMS providers:
- GPS tracking: Allows dispatchers or supervisors at headquarters track ambulances’ locations.
- HIPAA-compliant messaging: Enables secure messaging between team members.
- Data analytics: Provides insights into performance metrics such as response times or transport times.
- Integration with electronic health records (EHRs): Allows seamless transfer of patient data between systems.
Twiage’s platform is highly customizable based on each organization’s unique needs. It can be integrated with existing EMS or hospital systems, and the company offers training and support to ensure a smooth implementation process.
Twiage has already been adopted by several leading healthcare organizations across the United States, including Boston Children’s Hospital, Yale New Haven Health System, and MedStar Health. Its success has also been recognized by industry experts – Twiage was named “Best Overall Medical Technology Solution” at the 2019 MedTech Breakthrough Awards.
In conclusion, Twiage is revolutionizing prehospital communication and coordination technology with its innovative mobile app. By providing real-time updates on patient conditions to hospital staff before they even arrive at the hospital, EMS providers can collaborate more effectively with hospitals to improve patient outcomes. With its proven track record of success and customizable platform, Twiage is poised for continued growth in the healthcare industry.