THE CHALLENGE
Due to a lack of connectivity, people living in rural Alaska are often burdened with the costly expense of time and travel to Anchorage in order to receive quality medical care from skilled professionals. Connect 49 needed a fast, protected, and reliable network to utilize diagnostic imaging software, allowing the company to provide rural patients with immediate and affordable access to subspecialized radiologists through the use of teleradiology technology.
THE SOLUTION
GCI developed a fast, highly secure, redundant network to meet Connect 49’s needs. This system allows them to deliver subspecialized radiology services from a distance.
THE RESULTS
The installation of a secure network allows Connect 49 to relay data using a cloud-based, on-demand viewer, providing patients real-time, visual collaboration and phone consultation with subspecialty radiologists. Their patients can now enjoy local access to more advanced care, and take comfort in being treated where they live; allowing them to save money and stay connected with their families in times of medical uncertainty.
GCI’s network solutions deliver connectivity and allow businesses to fully embrace today’s technology, and position them to be ready to adapt to the evolving demands of their customers.
