EyeCheq and CoPeace Health Join Forces to Combat Eye-Care Shortages in America
In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing health equity, EyeCheq has announced a partnership with CoPeace Health PBC to introduce AI-driven vision screening solutions in underserved communities across the U.S. This strategic alliance will deploy self-service kiosks designed to facilitate early detection of diabetic retinopathy, a major contributor to preventable blindness, particularly in rural and Native American populations.
The partnership seeks to address a pressing healthcare challenge: many residents in remote areas lack access to essential eye care, increasing their risk for vision loss. By installing EyeCheq’s kiosks at community health centers, tribal health organizations, and rural clinics, CoPeace Health aims to deliver critical eye care services directly to those in need.
According to Andy Eckert, President of CoPeace Health PBC, "EyeCheq has cracked the code on one of the most persistent challenges in preventative medicine: reaching the unreachable." He emphasized that this collaboration is about more than just technology—it’s an effort to restore dignity and prevent irreversible vision loss for underserved populations.
Key Features of the EyeCheq Kiosk Initiative:
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Expedited Local Screening: The kiosk provides a comprehensive screening in just five minutes, significantly reducing waiting times for eye examinations and facilitating timely medical interventions.
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Seamless Clinical Integration: Results from the screenings are interpreted remotely by licensed eye care professionals, allowing immediate feedback and integrated reporting through the EyeCheq patient portal.
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Promoting Health Equity: The kiosks are designed to help clinics meet healthcare quality metrics while reducing the prevalence of avoidable blindness—efforts that require minimal additional staff support.
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Rapid, Scalable Deployment: The kiosks can be quickly set up in various facilities, including Federally Qualified Health Centers and pharmacies, making them versatile and easy to adopt.
Dr. Rashid Taher, CEO of EyeCheq, stated, "For too long, your zip code has determined your access to sight-saving care." Through this partnership with CoPeace Health, they aim to create impactful solutions rooted in cultural respect.
CoPeace Health plans to prioritize deployments in high-need areas with significant diabetes rates and limited access to specialists. This phased approach will be informed by clinical outcomes and community feedback, with the goal of establishing a new national standard for accessible eye care.
About EyeCheq: EyeCheq is transforming preventative health care through its innovative, AI-assisted screening platform, which enables early detection of serious eye conditions.
About CoPeace Health PBC: CoPeace Health PBC is committed to fostering health equity by partnering with companies focused on delivering sustainable healthcare solutions to underserved communities.
