Nevada's Department of Corrections is implementing a new model using the OnMed CareStation™ to expand on-site clinical care, reduce off-site medical transports, and improve access to timely healthcare treatment.
OnMed has been selected by the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) through a formal state competitive procurement process to deploy its CareStation across three facilities:
This initiative reflects a growing shift toward delivering healthcare directly within correctional environments, improving access while reducing operational strain.
Correctional healthcare systems face increasing pressure due to rising costs, staffing shortages, and the logistical complexity of transporting incarcerated individuals off-site for routine medical care.
Traditional care delivery models often require:
As a result, individuals may wait days or weeks for care, allowing routine conditions to escalate into more serious health issues that are more costly and difficult to manage.
Correctional systems can improve healthcare delivery by adopting models that:
These approaches help improve both patient outcomes and operational efficiency across facilities.
On-site clinical care models bring comprehensive healthcare services directly into correctional facilities, enabling faster, more efficient treatment without the need for external visits.
With the OnMed CareStation™, patients can connect with licensed clinicians in real time, supported by integrated diagnostic tools such as a digital stethoscope, pulse oximeter, thermal scanner, and high-definition camera.
This approach allows many non-emergent conditions — including respiratory illnesses, musculoskeletal concerns, and routine check-ins — to be addressed immediately within the facility.
OnMed's CEO, Karthik Ganesh, explained:
"Correctional healthcare demands solutions that work alongside embedded systems, not complicate them. The CareStation extends NDOC's existing healthcare model to better support the needs of thousands of incarcerated individuals and NDOC staff. By bringing comprehensive, on-site clinical care directly into facilities, we're helping NDOC improve access, reduce avoidable transports, and deliver consistent, high-quality care to the individuals in their custody."
Through its partnership with OnMed, NDOC is implementing three CareStations.
The solution was selected for its ability to integrate seamlessly with existing clinical workflows, expanding care capacity without requiring additional permanent staffing or new construction.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo noted the broader impact of the initiative:
"Expanding access to timely, high-quality medical care in Nevada's correctional facilities is critical to protecting both public safety and taxpayer dollars. By bringing care stations directly to our facilities, we anticipate decreased overtime costs, fewer emergency medical transports, and faster treatment."
On-site clinical care delivery can address some of the most persistent challenges in correctional healthcare.
Across deployments:
By resolving non-emergent conditions within the facility, correctional systems can:
Nevada's implementation reflects a broader shift toward scalable, hybrid healthcare models designed to improve access in complex and resource-constrained environments.
As correctional systems nationwide look for ways to control costs while improving care delivery, on-site clinical care offers a practical and proven approach. By combining real-time clinician access with integrated diagnostic tools, this model helps ensure more consistent, timely care for underserved populations.
For complete details, including all executive statements and facility specifics, read the full press release on Business Wire.
OnMed is transforming how the world accesses healthcare. With its patented OnMed CareStation™, an 8×10 foot "Clinic-in-a-Box", OnMed delivers comprehensive, immediate care wherever people live, work, and learn. The OnMed CareStation is a tech-enabled, AI-powered, and human-delivered platform that blends the comprehensiveness of traditional in-person care with the rapid scalability of telemedicine. Each CareStation serves as a local access point within a scalable, connected grid that delivers everyday healthcare at scale.
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