Northeast Arc has partnered with StationMD, a telehealth provider specializing in the unique healthcare needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Station MD clinicians are board-certified professionals and specially trained to provide exceptional IDD community care, 24/7.
“We are happy to be among the first organizations in Massachusetts to offer StationMD to our clients, and their families, starting with the nearly 100 people in our residential program,” said Jo Ann Simons, President & CEO, Northeast Arc. “This service is designed to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits, which often result in long wait times. It will reduce stress on the people we serve and save money as we won’t have to pay additional staff to accompany them to the hospital.”
“StationMD is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing around-the-clock access to high-quality, specialized medical care,” said Dr. Maulik Trivedi, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of StationMD. “Today, we proudly serve over 45,000 individuals across 22 states, and we’re able to treat patients in their homes in 93% of cases—avoiding unnecessary emergency room and urgent care visits and hospitalizations. We’re thrilled to now bring our proven solution to Massachusetts and support even more individuals, families, and caregivers.”
Through Northeast Arc’s support 10 other organizations in Massachusetts will also initially be utilizing StationMD for their residential supports. Hundreds of the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable citizens will be accessing this support by mid-summer.
After enrolling all people receiving 24-hour residential supports for the service, Northeast Arc plans to enroll people served through their independent living program, while also recommending it to all the individuals and families they support.
Northeast Arc was able to partner with StationMD due to support from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation.