These institutions agree that eICU^® coverage will improve clinical and economic outcomes in their ICUs. The link to the AMC also helps community hospitals attract patients, prevent unnecessary transfers, and more quickly identify appropriate patient transfers.

"It makes sense," said Dr. Melvin Johnson, a pulmonary disease and internal medicine specialist and retired major general U.S. Army, who treats patients in Hampton General's ICU. "The quicker you can intervene when complications are starting but are still minor, the more likely that you'll be able to head off a catastrophic event."