Aramark(ARMK) Businesswire·2024-01-08 12:30Program Overview - Aramark announced a new program to remotely connect clinical dietitians with hospital patients using cloud-based technologies [1] - The program includes a technology service agreement with Teladoc Health, leveraging Teladoc's Solo platform integrated with Microsoft Teams [1] - Hospitals must have a clinical nutrition service agreement with Aramark to participate [1] Program Benefits - The program enables vulnerable patients in underserved areas to receive better care by removing technology and location barriers [2] - Hospitals gain access to regulatory-compliant medical nutrition therapy, trained dietitians, Teladoc hardware, services, technical support, and remote device monitoring [2] - The program helps recruit more clinical dietitians by allowing them to work across a wide range of clients in licensed states [3] Pilot Example - At the University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas, a vacant clinical dietitian position typically takes 6 months to fill [3] - Using the program, a clinician temporarily relocated to another part of Texas was able to continue working full-time as a pediatric dietitian [3] - The clinician completed all program requirements within two months and remains a vital part of the medical team [3] Industry Impact - Clinical dietitians are in high demand, especially in rural areas facing hiring shortages [3] - The program helps hospitals retain difficult-to-recruit dietitians and maintain high-quality patient care [4] Company Background - Aramark Healthcare+ serves over 600 healthcare facilities in the US, offering food services, environmental services, and facilities management [5] - The company focuses on improving patient outcomes through hospitality, science, and culinary expertise [5] - Aramark operates in 18 countries, serving educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, healthcare providers, and cultural attractions [6] - The company has been recognized for diversity, responsibility, and LGBTQ equality [7]