3 Keys to a Successful Teleretinal Program

The retinal camera is an essential component of an effective teleretinal solution. While there are many teleretinal cameras on the market today, many require clinical staff to undergo hands-on training and technique practice to become proficient. The RetinaVue 700 Imager, on the other hand, is easy to use and requires minimal training to capture high-quality and highly readable images.  A typical exam with the RetinaVue 700 Imager takes minutes to complete.  With the click of a button on the camera’s touchscreen, the images are securely transferred via RetinaVue Network Software to board certified and state licensed eye specialists for review. Once the eye specialist has completed their review, a diagnostic report will be returned to the provider within 24-hours or less. 

Teleretinal programs can be complex. However, as a turnkey solution designed from the ground up specifically for the primary care setting, the RetinaVue care delivery model can simplify the implementation process. In addition to the solution itself, Baxter’s customer success specialists will customize and operationalize a teleretinal program that achieves your unique goals. We are your strategic partner to help you close the diabetic retinal exam compliance gap, now and into the future. We bring the experience and nationwide resources to scale and support a patient-centered care delivery model across your organization.

RetinaVue Imagers and RetinaVue Network software were designed from the ground up with security in mind, including end-to-end AES-256 encryption of data both in transit and at rest. Our controlled, secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) incorporates cybersecurity risk management at all stages to ensure security is a cornerstone of all products throughout their entire lifecycle. To ensure ongoing deployment of security best practices, the RetinaVue Network software undergoes regular third-party penetration testing and vulnerability scans. The RetinaVue Network is also cleared as a Class II device by the FDA, a designation which requires strict design and risk-mitigation controls. We use an independent third party to perform annual SOC-2 Type II audits to enforce controls that protect security and privacy of customer data. At all times, your hosted data is secure, protected, and resilient in Azure. The RetinaVue Network software is built on Azure, which maintains compliance with more than 90 different standards, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Authorization Act), HITRUST, SOC-2 Type II, and HITRUST R2.

Teleretinal programs can help health plans and providers more accurately document HCC risk adjustment factors for chronic conditions and complications in their populations and close gaps in care.

Each program is unique and performance will vary based on your organization’s objectives, however, fundus photography teleretinal programs can help you achieve up to 90% (5-Star level) documented compliance in 12 months.¹