24. Delivering Critical Pediatric Medicines at Night Time
MotoMeds
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Healthcare accessibility remains a pressing issue, particularly in resource-limited settings. The latest podcast episode brings to light the innovative MotoMeds model that's bridging health access gaps in Haiti. Dr. Eric Nelson and Molly Klarman, driving forces behind MotoMeds Healthline, discuss a revolutionary pediatric telemedicine and medication delivery service.
Nelson and Klarman are passionate about making a difference. Born out of their dedication, the MotoMeds model aims to deliver life-saving medical care inspired by the food delivery business. This episode delves into how MotoMeds, despite its limited range of clinical practice, is making significant strides. They share their roadmap to a digital future and their development of an electronic decision support tool.
In the spirit of innovation, MotoMeds is harnessing lessons from Silicon Valley to drive design initiatives and streamline operations. The goal is to make the model more efficient and user-friendly, thereby making healthcare more accessible for those who need it the most.
The episode also explores the potential of the MotoMeds model in different healthcare systems. There's a particular focus on how it could shift non-emergency cases away from ambulance services, with reference to the National Ambulance Service in Ghana. This unique model is not only shaking up healthcare delivery in low-resourced settings but also serves as a blueprint for NGOs and governments worldwide.
At its core, MotoMeds Healthline is a testament to how innovation and dedication can disrupt and revolutionize healthcare access. Its pediatric telemedicine and medication delivery service is designed to prevent pre-emergent illnesses from transitioning into emergencies, particularly during nighttime when children are most vulnerable and isolated.
By effectively bridging the gap in health access without interfering with local infrastructure and health practices, MotoMeds is setting an example for healthcare providers around the world. The episode paints a vivid picture of how innovation in healthcare can transcend geographical and resource boundaries to save lives and improve health outcomes.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a policy-maker, or someone interested in global health issues, this episode provides invaluable insights into healthcare innovation and accessibility. Tune in to learn about the revolutionary MotoMeds model and how it's transforming healthcare access in Haiti and potentially, the world.
Who are Dr. Eric Nelson and Molly Klarman?
Dr. Nelson is a pediatrician at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.
He earned his medical degree from Tufts University and completed his pediatric residency at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University. While at Stanford, he completed a pediatric global health fellowship and served as a Pediatric Global Health Physician Scientist and instructor for the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
Dr. Nelson is currently on faculty at the UF Emerging Pathogens Institute and is an Assistant Professor with the UF Department of Pediatrics.
Molly earned her undergraduate degree from Lewis & Clark College and a Masters of Public Health degree from Emory University. Molly has conducted research across Latin America and the U.S. in diverse areas including household water purification, development of diagnostic tests for parasitic diseases and best agricultural practices for watershed management. She spent seven years working for health and community development based NGOs in rural Haiti. Molly began working at the Nelson Lab in December 2017. To date she has contributed towards the following research projects; a needs assessment to investigate the healthcare seeking behaviors of Haitian families with the onset of illness during nighttime hours, a case control study to investigate specific causes of household diarrhea in children under five years, a sero-surveillance study of COVID-19 and the Improving Nighttime Access to Care and Treatment (INACT) studies to evaluate and expand MotoMeds .