Visionflex to provide telehealth services for BHP employees at remote worksites
Visionflex Group (ASX: VFX) has received an order from BHP Group (ASX: BHP) for a comprehensive telehealth solution to enhance medical care for staff at its remote worksites in Western Australia.
The contract will see Visionflex roll-out its all-in-one patient-facing telehealth carts at 13 medical centres and deploy a mobile telehealth kit on one helicopter emergency medical service aircraft.
It aims to reduce BHP’s need for medical evacuation (medevac) flights and minimise travel costs for onsite staff.
Contract costs
The BHP deal will include $400,000 in first-year costs and $400,000 in revenue from hardware and annual software subscriptions.
BHP has committed to paying the contract amount upfront, including the hardware investment and the first year’s annual software subscription.
Visionflex expects to complete the full roll-out of virtual care for BHP by the end of June.
Operational benefits
Visionflex chief executive officer Josh Mundey said the solution would deliver significant operational benefits to BHP and have a positive impact on employee wellbeing.
“This partnership will enable us to deliver robust, real-time clinical support and enhanced healthcare to BHP’s staff at various remote sites,” he said.
“We are determined to make high-quality care accessible to every community and our engagement with BHP marks a significant milestone in that commitment.”
Timely diagnoses
Visionflex’s cutting-edge telehealth solution captures high-quality images, videos and vitals for patients in remote communities.
It then connects them with medical professionals for accurate and timely health diagnoses.
Patients can access doctors, specialists and allied health services, reducing the need for those with chronic conditions to travel large distances for medical help.
Aged care project
Visionflex inked a 15-month telehealth deal with Amplar Home Health in April to ensure older Australians have access to consistent and timely medical care.
The companies launched a pilot project focused on virtual nursing services and personalised clinical care for up to 30 residential aged care homes across Australia.
Telehealth appointments will allow residents to connect with specialist medical services from the comfort of their homes for virtual diagnosis, treatment and monitoring.
The project will focus on aged care homes in rural and remote areas.