Critical care units often face significant bottlenecks, with patients experiencing long waits for limited ICU beds. Studies indicate that nearly half of the patients admitted to ICUs could be adequately managed in less intensive settings. These delays not only increase morbidity and mortality rates but also escalate healthcare costs. Equum Medical’s Tele-Critical Care Services provide an innovative solution to these challenges by offering comprehensive, remote critical care coverage.

Our services include both episodic and round-the-clock ICU coverage through telehealth consultations and management. By leveraging advanced telehealth technology, we help standardize workflows and protocols, guiding house staff and hospitalists through critical procedures. This approach ensures consistency in care delivery, improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Equum Medical’s Tele-Critical Care Services extend beyond the ICU, enhancing critical care support in the emergency department (ED) as well. This ensures that high-acuity patients receive the appropriate level of care from the moment they arrive, significantly reducing adverse events and shortening lengths of stay. By integrating our services, hospitals can optimize patient flow, minimize ICU overcrowding, and enhance overall patient safety and satisfaction.

Our tele-critical care model allows healthcare providers to manage high-acuity patients more effectively, ensuring timely interventions and reducing the strain on ICU resources. By providing expert critical care support remotely, Equum Medical helps hospitals deliver high-quality care to patients, regardless of their location. This innovative approach not only addresses current critical care challenges but also sets the stage for a more resilient and efficient healthcare system.

Equum Medical is a leader in the telehealth industry, dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery with innovative, technology-enabled solutions. Founded by experienced physicians and healthcare professionals, Equum Medical is a trusted partner for hospitals and healthcare systems aiming to enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and address workforce challenges. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved communities, through a comprehensive suite of telehealth solutions.

Equum Medical offers a wide range of telehealth services designed to meet the diverse needs of healthcare providers and patients. Our services include, Virtual Nursing, Tele-ICU, Virtual Sitter, Telemetry, Multi-Specialty Telehealth and High-Acuity Care.

Our Unique Proposition centers on our physician-founded and operated approach, ensuring services are designed with a deep understanding of clinical workflows and patient care needs. With over 200 years of combined telehealth experience among our leadership team, we offer unparalleled expertise to our clients.

Equum Medical is committed to addressing healthcare workforce shortages and enhancing care delivery through strategic telehealth solutions, making high-quality healthcare accessible to all.

WHO WE ARE

Ringo is a healthcare-focused technology and services partner with roots dating back to 2001, originally built to solve operational challenges inside hospitals. Over the past two decades, we evolved from a billing optimization tool into one of the industry’s most advanced Vendor Management Systems (VMS) launched in 2020 specifically to address the growing complexity of contract labor management in healthcare.

We are a national, vendor-neutral organization supporting healthcare systems in all 50 states and managing $275M+ in annual contingent labor spend. Our commitment to transparency, workflow efficiency, and user-centered design has earned strong market trust, including a 94.2 overall satisfaction score in the KLAS 2025 First Look Report, with 100% of clients saying they would buy again.

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WHAT WE DO

Ringo provides a purpose-built VMS platform and optional MSP services designed exclusively for U.S. healthcare organizations. Our ecosystem delivers:

Technology

• An industry leading VMS that centralizes, automates, and standardizes contract labor processes.

• Real-time digital reporting across provider type, vendor, site, department, and system-level metrics.

• Automated rate enforcement, credentialing visibility, compliance tracking, and streamlined time & expense workflows.

• Pre-credentialing and rapid onboarding tools to reduce time-to-fill.

• Customizable workflows aligned to each organization’s operational model.

• Real-time reporting and data analytics.

Services

• Vendor-neutral management of staffing suppliers to ensure quality, accountability, and performance.

• Internal Resource Pool management.

• Full MSP programs—or support for health systems running their own in-house programs.

• Real-time data analytics and regular business reviews ensuring continuous performance optimization.

• Ringo Support Teams for operational, clinical, financial, and vendor-relations guidance.

Commercial Model

• $0 cost to hospitals and physician groups.

• Vendor-funded model that creates immediate value and a fast ROI.

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WHY IT MATTERS

Healthcare organizations are under immense operational and financial pressure, from workforce shortages and credentialing bottlenecks to rising labor costs and outdated processes. Ringo delivers measurable impact in areas leaders can control today, regardless of market volatility or regulatory change.

Ringo Helps Health Systems:

• Reduce time-to-fill by up to 38% with faster onboarding and pre-credentialing.

• Achieve 15–20% cost savings through rate automation and standardized workflows.

• Improve compliance and reduce risk with transparent credentialing and vendor oversight.

• Eliminate administrative burden through centralized invoicing, consolidated data, and automated processes.

• Increase visibility and decision-making confidence with real-time analytics.

• Operate with greater consistency and control across all locations and specialties.

Ringo is more than software it is a healthcare-first workforce infrastructure, giving leadership the clarity, control, and confidence needed to stabilize their labor strategy and protect margins in an unpredictable environment.

Milan Boulette, Chief Revenue Officer

Call: 631-629-6242

Email: mboulette@gorigo.com

www.goringo.com

Ringo began in 2001—not as a staffing platform, but as a hospital billing solution dedicated to simplifying complex administrative workflows. From the start, our mission has been to help healthcare organizations solve operational challenges with clarity and precision. Over the years, as hospitals faced growing pressure to manage contingent labor, multiple staffing vendors, and credentialing compliance, we evolved to meet that need.

By listening closely to our clients, Ringo launched its NextGen Vendor Management System (VMS) in 2020—purpose-built for healthcare. Our vendor-neutral, AI-powered platform enables hospitals, health systems, and physician groups to optimize their workforce while maintaining full control and visibility over every staffing decision.

Today, Ringo supports healthcare systems nationwide—managing over $275 million in contingent labor spend annually. We provide real-time workforce analytics, credential alerts, and automated invoice accuracy tools that ensure compliance, transparency, and measurable cost savings.

What makes Ringo stand apart is more than technology—it’s partnership. We operate as an extension of your team, providing consultative support, MSP options, and customizable workflows to fit your organization’s goals. From shift optimization and rate enforcement to digital timekeeping and automated job distribution, every feature is designed to drive efficiency, reduce time-to-fill, and improve patient care continuity.

Ringo delivers results:

• 15–20% average labor savings through automated rate and billing controls
• Accelerated onboarding via pre-credentialing and compliance automation
• Workforce visibility dashboards by site, specialty, and vendor
• Quarterly business reviews with actionable insights and benchmarking

We believe a truly effective healthcare staffing platform is more than software—it’s a strategic ally. That’s why Ringo continues to redefine contingent workforce management through AI-driven innovation, vendor neutrality, and a shared commitment to helping healthcare organizations operate with greater clarity, confidence, and control.

Key Features:

• Vendor Management System (VMS) built for healthcare
• Workforce optimization & contingent labor management
• Credential alerts & compliance automation
• MSP or in-house program flexibility
• Invoice accuracy & spend transparency
• Digital timekeeping & shift optimization
• Enterprise-level reporting & analytics
• Vendor-neutral, AI-powered platform
• $0 startup costs for hospitals and physician groups
• Much much more!

Discover how Ringo can help your organization streamline operations, reduce costs, and gain full visibility into your workforce.

Milan Boulette, Chief Revenue Officer

Call: 631-629-6242

Email: mboulette@goringo.com

www.goringo.com

Request your complimentary demo today and experience the Ringo difference.

Equum Medical Intensivists leverage a systems existing EMR Infrastructure

1. Physician-Led and Operated

Equum Medical is founded and operated by physicians, which ensures that their telehealth solutions are designed with a deep understanding of clinical workflows and patient care needs. This physician-led approach enhances the relevance and efficacy of their services.

2. Comprehensive Suite of Services

Equum Medical offers a broad portfolio of telehealth services that cover the entire acute care continuum, including:

• Tele-ICU: Provides critical care support with board-certified intensivists and critical care nurses, ensuring real-time patient monitoring and expert consultations.
• Virtual Nursing: Offers round-the-clock nursing support, assisting with patient assessments, medication administration, and care coordination.
• Virtual Sitter: Enhances patient safety by providing continuous remote monitoring to prevent falls and other safety concerns.
• Telemetry: Enables remote cardiac monitoring for early detection and management of cardiac events.
• Multi-Specialty Telehealth: Provides access to specialists in various fields, such as cardiology, nephrology, neurology, and more.

3. Focus on Rural and Underserved Communities

Equum Medical has a strong commitment to improving healthcare access in rural and underserved areas. Their telehealth services are tailored to address the unique challenges faced by these communities, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care without the need for extensive travel.

4. Proven Outcomes and Customer Testimonials

Equum Medical's services have demonstrated significant improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Their partnerships with hospitals have led to enhanced patient care, reduced wait times, and improved satisfaction among both patients and healthcare providers. Testimonials from rural hospital executives highlight the impact of Equum Medical's services.

5. Universal Technology Approach

Equum Medical employs a tech-agnostic model that supports health system technology adoption without the need for significant infrastructure investments. This flexible approach allows them to integrate seamlessly with existing hospital systems, making it easier for healthcare providers to adopt and scale their telehealth services.

6. High-Acuity Care Expertise

Equum Medical specializes in managing high-acuity patients, providing expert care through telehealth for complex conditions. Their high-acuity care services ensure that even the most challenging cases receive the attention and expertise they require, which is particularly valuable for hospitals with limited access to specialized care providers.

7. Strong Partnerships and Recognitions

Equum Medical is recognized as a Gold Member of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and has been designated as the exclusive HIT Coalition partner by the NRHA and is a member of the American Telemedicine Association. These partnerships underscore their commitment to advancing healthcare and their credibility in the telehealth market.

8. Innovative Care Models

Equum Medical’s unique care delivery models, like ProviderPOD™, are designed to be scalable and adaptable, allowing healthcare providers to expand their services efficiently. These models optimize patient flow, reduce clinician burnout, and improve overall care delivery.

9. Dedicated Support for Workforce Challenges

Equum Medical addresses the ongoing challenge of healthcare workforce shortages by providing integrated virtual resources that enhance recruitment and retention. Their telehealth solutions offer a more modern, flexible work environment, helping to reduce burnout and stabilize the workforce.

By leveraging these differentiators, Equum Medical stands out as a leader in the telehealth industry, offering comprehensive, innovative, and flexible solutions that meet the diverse needs of healthcare providers and patients, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

• Internal Resource Pool Management: Built in and prioritized vs rare or requiring work arounds
• Credentialing & Compliance: Integrated & Automated vs Siloed or Manual
• End-to-End Workflow: True lifecycle coverage vs. fragmented systems
• Rate Transparency: Centralized and enforceable vs manual or vendor-controlled

• Ringo is purpose-built focused on Healthcare ONLY vs General or Cross-Industry
• Ringo supports expense billing for independent contractors vs systems limited to w2 engagements or require work arounds to bill expenses
• Ringo is Vendor Neutral providing 100% unbiased taent delivery vs platforms managed by competitors operating staffing agencies and competing with their own vendors
• Ringo can implement quickly with $0 startup costs vs. competitors who often take months and charge costly implementation fees
• At Ringo WE DO MORE!