GE Healthcare helps set up a ‘Virtual ICU’ across Oregon

As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages rural areas in the U.S., GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) is touting “Virtual ICU” technology as a way to allow people with severe cases to stay near their homes.

The medtech giant today announced a multi-year agreement with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to help intensivists virtually connect with ICU patients across eight hospitals.

“Through the Virtual ICU, we can supplement the local expertise in a variety of ways and durations — from a single shift to several a week — bringing much-needed relief and support to the clinicians on the ground,” said Joe Ness, OHSU Healthcare’s SVP and COO.

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