
Having access to reputable healthcare options on board makes it easier to recruit and retain good employees who have health concerns. It also minimizes resources spent on administrative tasks related to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) incident-reporting requirements. And it saves money by placing decisions about the use of emergency resources into the hands of qualified physicians. Telematic Medical Applications, based in Athens, Greece, is improving access to healthcare for shipping companies and other employers in remote locations, with the use of AMD's AGNES Interactive telemedicine software.