DrFirst & Agora Partner To Add Telehealth To Backline HIPAA-Compliant Care Collaboration Platform

DrFirst, a pioneer in technology, support, and services that connect people at touchpoints of consumer care, announced a new telehealth feature for DrFirst's BacklineR care collaboration tool. By partnering with Agora.io, the leading voice, video, and live interactive streaming platform, Backline now enables clinicians to connect with consumers and other health care professionals in real-time.

Health care professionals can use Backline's telehealth capability to confer with other clinicians, similar to a traditional video conference, but using technology that meets HIPAA requirements to protect private consumer information. Paramedics can use Backline EMS on their smartphones to consult . . .