American Heart Month is a time to focus on prevention, early detection, and the systems that make high-quality cardiovascular care possible. As heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., access to timely cardiology expertise remains a defining factor in improving patient outcomes.
At Access TeleCare, we support heart health by extending board-certified cardiology expertise into hospitals and clinics through telemedicine — helping care teams deliver faster evaluations, informed decision-making, and consistent follow-up, regardless of location.
Meeting Cardiovascular Needs with Modern Care Models
The demand for cardiovascular care continues to grow, while the cardiology workforce remains limited. With nearly half of U.S. counties lacking a single practicing cardiologist, facilities face challenges maintaining around-the-clock specialty coverage and timely access for patients.
TeleCardiology offers a practical, scalable way to bridge those gaps. By integrating virtual cardiology support directly into clinical workflows, hospitals can expand access to expertise without delaying care or transferring patients unnecessarily.
“TeleCardiology is about using technology thoughtfully to strengthen care delivery, eliminate delays in care, and improve continuity for patients with cardiovascular needs,” said Joshua DeTillio, CEO, Access TeleCare. “With a shortage of cardiologists nationwide, a cardiologist physically in every community isn’t possible, but with teleCardiology, access is both possible and practicable.”
How TeleCardiology Supports Patients and Care Teams
Access TeleCare’s teleCardiology program functions as an extension of the hospital care team, supporting both inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care through:
- 24/7 inpatient cardiology coverage for acute and complex cases
- Advanced diagnostic support, including digital stethoscopes and real-time assessments
- Pre-operative cardiac evaluations that help reduce delays and keep surgical procedures on schedule
- Outpatient follow-up and care coordination to support recovery, treatment plan compliance, and reduce readmissions
By making cardiology expertise more accessible, teleCardiology helps hospitals improve responsiveness, streamline care pathways, and deliver high-quality cardiovascular care closer to home.
Looking Ahead
American Heart Month is not only a reminder of the importance of heart health. It’s also an opportunity to continue advancing care models that improve access, support clinicians, and prioritize patient outcomes.
At Access TeleCare, we remain committed to partnering with hospitals and health systems to deliver connected, high-quality cardiovascular care through telemedicine — strengthening heart health today and into the future.
