South Carolina Department of Mental Health Sees Improved Patient Outcomes and Saves Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Using Polycom Telepresence

Polycom Telemedicine Solution Expands the Reach of Psychiatric Care into Rural Hospitals

COLUMBIA, S.C. and PLEASANTON, Calif. - May 17, 2010 : The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (DMH) is delivering timely, high-quality mental healthcare to remote emergency departments (EDs) statewide using a video communications network powered by Polycom, Inc. [Nasdaq: PLCM]. The DMH's video network allows patients to have immediate access to the state's psychiatric network and, at the same time, significantly reduces costs for hospitals.

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