In a new article for KevinMD, Access TeleCare Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Chris Gallagher, M.D., responds directly to recent criticism of teleCritical Care.
Dr. Gallagher argues that the right response is not retreat, but careful expansion of the highly sophisticated service built on strong bedside integration, clear escalation protocols, appropriate staffing, and measurable accountability. He draws on the body of peer-reviewed evidence to state that, “when implemented thoughtfully, tele-ICU is associated with outcomes equal to or better than the comparator care it supplements.”
He also addresses a central reality for many hospitals: teleCritical Care is an essential, mission-critical service where around-the-clock intensivist coverage is not otherwise available.
Read “Why Tele-Critical Care Deserves Expansion, Not Retreat” on KevinMD: https://kevinmd.com/2026/06/why-tele-critical-care-deserves-expansion-not-retreat.html
