New Digital Health Tool Connects Directly to Epic Systems

In this article, you’ll discover:

• How Ovatient’s new Compass tool brings virtual doctor visits to rural towns.
• Why connecting directly to the Epic system makes a huge difference for local doctors.
• The simple steps, like Compass Core, that help clinics set up lasting programs.
• How the platform creates a solid business plan so care continues after grant money ends.

Getting good medical care in rural areas can be tough. But a company called Ovatient is trying to fix that. They just launched a new tool called Compass. It is a smart care platform designed to bring virtual doctor visits to people who live far from big cities. What makes it special is how it works with systems doctors already use.

A big problem with online visits is that your regular local doctor might not know what happened during the video call. Compass solves this by connecting directly to the Epic system. Epic is a popular medical record network used by hospitals everywhere.

Michael Dalton is the CEO and founder of Ovatient. He explains the goal clearly. “Compass was built around a belief that rural patients deserve the same quality of care as anyone else: a real care team, a real medical home, and infrastructure that meets the standards health systems hold themselves to,” he said. He added that because of this smart integration, local doctors “see it, in their own electronic medical record, in real time.”

Building a Strong Foundation

Ovatient created this platform to help states spend their health funding wisely. The government is investing a lot of money to improve rural health. Compass gives hospitals and clinics a way to offer great patient care that will last long after the grant money is gone.

How The Tool Works

Compass is set up in a few simple steps to help different health groups grow and succeed.

• Compass Core: This is the starting point. It offers patients a complete virtual medical home. People can get everyday medical help, urgent care, and mental health support. Since it uses Epic, the handoff to an in-person doctor is completely smooth.
• Compass Connect: This step brings the program to local businesses. It lets employers offer great health benefits to their workers.
• Compass 360: When you put both together, you get the complete package. Hospitals get happy patients and a strong business model that brings in steady money.

Built to Last

Many new tech tools fail when the initial money runs out. Ovatient wants to make sure that does not happen here. Every time a hospital sets up Compass, they build a solid business plan. This makes sure the virtual care makes money and helps patients for years to come.

Keeping Track of Quality

It is not just about making a quick connection. It is about offering great care every single time. Compass tracks how happy patients are and how well treatments work. This proves to partners that the system is doing its job and helping rural communities stay healthy.