Correctional settings, including jails, detention centers, prisons, and multi-facility systems, operate some of the most challenging clinical workflows in healthcare. Staff must balance care delivery with security protocols, keeping movement of high-risk individuals to a minimum while still meeting their obligation to provide timely, quality care. Every off-site medical transport adds staffing burden, security exposure, and cost. And every chronic condition that goes unmanaged becomes a far more expensive problem down the road.
Delivering quality healthcare in that context isn't a simple ask. It requires solutions that are seamless to implement, designed to integrate with clinical systems and processes, and built to reduce burden rather than add to it. In many correctional environments, where workflows, documentation, and reporting have long been overdue for modernization, the right solution doesn't just fit in—it actively improves how care is managed and tracked. That's exactly what OnMed's CareStation was built to do.
Talk to any correctional healthcare administrator, and the same challenges surface. Off-site medical transports are costly, resource-intensive, and carry inherent security risk. Clinical staff are stretched, and overtime costs compound over time. Non-emergent care that could be handled on-site often isn't, because the on-site infrastructure to support it simply doesn't exist.
Meanwhile, incarcerated individuals with chronic conditions need consistent monitoring and care—the kind that prevents low-acuity issues from becoming high-cost emergencies. And facilities need visibility into utilization and health trends to make informed decisions about how care is being delivered across their system.
These aren't niche problems. They're the operating reality for correctional healthcare administrators across the country. And they point clearly toward the same need: a high-quality, turnkey care solution that works within existing workflows—not one that requires rebuilding them.
The OnMed CareStation® is an 8×10-foot "Clinic-in-a-Box" that connects patients with a licensed clinician in real time via a 55-inch high-definition display, integrating medical-grade diagnostic tools. It captures core vitals, supports cardiac and pulmonary assessment via digital stethoscope, and enables thermal imaging and HD visual examination of skin, throat, eyes, ears, and wounds—all within a standardized, familiar footprint.
It requires only an electrical outlet. No construction. No permanent staffing. Operational within 30–45 days of contract signing.
The workflow is simple: staff escort individuals to the CareStation located inside the correctional facility. The unit is designed to comfortably accommodate up to three adults, so two officers can remain present throughout the encounter without crowding the space. A licensed clinician conducts a comprehensive clinical encounter. Care is delivered and documented. The visit takes roughly 20 minutes. What would have required an off-site transport or weeks of waiting is resolved on-site, in real time, at a fraction of the cost.
The CareStation doesn't replace the existing healthcare model. It extends it.
OnMed maps directly to the pain points correctional administrators know well:
CareStations can also be co-branded to reflect the agency's identity, reinforcing a cohesive and trusted care experience within facilities.
OnMed's clinical record is well-established. The CareStation delivers a 4.96 out of 5 patient satisfaction score. 82% or more of patients are fully diagnosed in the CareStation without a specialist referral or escalation—reducing the costs and resources required to transport to healthcare offsite.
In a correctional setting, those numbers translate directly to operational impact. Fewer unnecessary off-site transports frees budget for operational flexibility. Reduced reliance on emergency-level care for conditions that could have been managed earlier. Better outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions. And a more sustainable care model for the staff and administrators responsible for delivering it.
This is what modern correctional healthcare looks like.
Correctional healthcare administrators are looking for cost-effective solutions that are easy to implement, built to integrate, and designed to deliver results from day one. The CareStation meets all three—and does it as a fully managed, turnkey model that includes clinicians, technology, and operations.
One state has already made the call. For correctional systems looking to improve access, reduce costs, and strengthen care delivery across their facilities, the path forward is clear.
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The OnMed CareStation® is an 8-by-10-foot "Clinic-in-a-Box" that connects patients in real time with licensed clinicians and integrated diagnostic tools through a fully integrated device and human platform. Patients can walk in and receive a diagnosis, treatment plan, and e-prescription, often without an appointment or waiting room. Unlike traditional telehealth, the CareStation combines virtual care with diagnostic tools, real-time scans, and vital sign monitoring to support comprehensive clinical evaluations where care is needed most. See how a CareStation visit works.
Correctional facilities face some of the most acute healthcare access challenges in the country. Incarcerated populations carry disproportionately high rates of chronic disease, mental health conditions, and unmet medical need. Yet the infrastructure to deliver consistent, quality care is chronically underfunded and understaffed. Constitutional requirements mandate adequate healthcare for incarcerated individuals, creating legal and financial liability when care is inadequate. Delayed or denied care drives costly emergency medical transports, liability claims, and downstream costs that compound across the system. On-site, diagnostic-capable care that requires no permanent staffing changes addresses both the care quality mandate and the operational cost structure. On-site healthcare models help address these pressures by bringing care directly to where individuals are housed, improving access while supporting operational efficiency.
The OnMed CareStation® helps correctional facilities reduce off-site medical transports by enabling many non-emergent healthcare visits to be completed on-site. By bringing licensed clinicians and integrated diagnostic tools directly into the correctional environment, the CareStation can reduce transportation requirements, lower security risks, minimize operational disruption, and decrease overtime associated with medical escorts. The result is more efficient healthcare delivery without requiring routine trips outside the facility. Read how Nevada’s Department of Corrections chose OnMed.
Yes. The Nevada Department of Corrections selected the OnMed CareStation® for deployment across three correctional facilities, providing a real-world example of on-site clinical care being implemented within a state corrections system. The deployment was designed to expand healthcare access while reducing the operational challenges associated with off-site care. Read the Nevada Department of Corrections announcement.
Public agencies typically buy through a competitive procurement, and the steps depend on the state, county, or agency. For example, the Nevada Department of Corrections selected the OnMed CareStation® through a formal state competitive procurement process to deploy it across three facilities. Contact OnMed to discuss how your procurement office would purchase the CareStation, including through state contracts funded by the Rural Health Transformation Program.
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