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Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Indiana, partnered with vendor Access TeleCare to establish a virtual ICU to ensure care continuity and patient accessibility to intensive treatments. The two-bed, virtual ICU features HITRUST-certified telemedicine carts and allowed higher-acuity patients to be treated without transfer to other facilities. Following the move, the hospital reported an increase in surgeries and reduced patient transfers, while also enhancing patient experience.