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330Talent Partners with Telehealth Service Leader to Increase Availability of Eye Care Services to Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Patients
Collaboration is expected to enhance access, improve outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction.
NEWINGTON, CT: Jun 21, 2024 – 330Talent, a recruitment and consulting firm to the community health center industry, announces a collaborative partnership with DigitalOptometrics, a leader in tele-optometry solutions, to increase the availability of comprehensive eye care services to patients of FQHCs across the country.
A Synergistic Collaboration
The collaboration between 330Talent and DigitalOptometrics will enhance the operational efficiency and service delivery of FQHCs. By combining 330Talent’s industry knowledge with DigitalOptometrics’ cutting-edge tele-optometry technology, FQHCs can expect:
Eyecare’s role in prevention of serious health issues
Eyecare is extremely important when it comes to overall health. Problems spotted in the eye are often the first signs of disease lurking elsewhere.1 An eye exam can detect more than 270 serious health conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune diseases and cancers.2
However, recent statistics show nearly 97% of the FQHC population is not receiving eyecare services despite the number of people using FQHCs tripling since 2000 (1 in 11 Americans use them for their healthcare needs).3 There simply aren’t enough available Optometrists to meet the needs of that population and federal rules only specify FQHCs must provide primary healthcare services – not eyecare services.
Expanding Access and Improving Outcomes in FQHCs
DigitalOptometrics’ innovative platform enables remote, real-time comprehensive eye exams, making eye care more accessible to patients in urban, suburban, and rural areas. By integrating advanced video conferencing and remotely operated ophthalmic equipment, DigitalOptometrics ensures that patients receive thorough eye exams and accurate prescriptions, regardless of geographical or provider access constraints.
330Talent’s Expertise and Unique Approach
Rob Rioux, 330Talent founder and CEO, and his team are set to amplify the benefits of comprehensive eye exams by providing guidance and support to the DigitalOptometrics team as they bring their vision solutions to the FQHC movement.
“There are pivotal moments in your career when you realize the moment you are in will dramatically change someone’s life for the better. This is one of them. Patients will be better served and that is what we all want. An added benefit of this solution is the positive impact to the health center. They will now be able to offer a service that they otherwise would have had to forgo due to a lack of provider availability. This increases volume, improves quality metrics, and adds new revenue to an often-complicated financial position.
“Our role in this partnership allows us to bring our 35 years of combined experience in the FQHC movement to assist Dr. Fried and his team. We are honored to serve as trusted advisors in the FQHC space.”
Rioux, an FQHC industry veteran, brings a wealth of experience from his years of executive leadership in the non-profit community health space as well as with several Fortune 50 companies. He started 330Talent to specifically address the unique challenges faced by FQHCs in workforce related issues and in business operations. His firm stands out for its consultative approach, ensuring a deep understanding of the specific needs and culture of each health center.
About 330Talent: Founded by Rob Rioux, 330Talent is a niche recruitment and consulting firm that specializes in connecting top-tier talent with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The firm’s consultative approach, combined with its proprietary “FQHC Readiness Assessment Tool,” ensures that FQHCs receive highly qualified and mission-aligned candidates. Learn more at 330Talent.com.
About DigitalOptometrics: DigitalOptometrics is a software technology solution that enables doctors to expand their coverage and increase patient access to eye healthcare. Working with in-office technicians, licensed optometrists use high-definition video conferencing and remotely operated ophthalmic equipment to conduct quality comprehensive eye health and visual exams in real-time from a remote location. The subjective findings are followed by delivering an accurate prescription within minutes of the exam conclusion. Learn more at DigitalOptometrics.com.
For inquiries or further information, please contact:
Rob Rioux
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
330Talent LLC
Phone: (860) 200-8758
rob@330talent.com
330Talent.com
Howard S. Fried, O.D.
President
DigitalOptometrics LLC
Phone: (516) 243-8575
hfried@digitaloptometrics.com
DigitalOptometrics.com
1 – American Academy of Ophthalmology website, accessed June 20, 2024. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips prevention/surprising-health-conditions-eye-exam-detects
2 – American Optometric Association website, accessed June 20, 2024.
https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for your-eyes/full-picture-of-eye-health?sso=y
3 – Managed Healthcare Executive, accessed June 20, 2024.
https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/just-one-third-of-fqhcs-offer-vision-services-and-there-is-this problem