Dr. Patel studied Operations Management Information Systems before he chose healthcare for personal reasons. Right after residency he became a hospitalist director at a critical access hospital, and he has served rural communities ever since. He founded Beam in late 2013 after a near-death experience.
Give the highest level of care
Reduce unneeded patient transfers with telemedicine
Keep healthcare simple, with common sense
Core values
Core value action cycle
We believe actions speak louder than words.
Beam team
Making healthcare right side up, together
Sarjoo PatelChief Executive Officer
Amy FaustChief Operating Officer
Mark MenetChief Hospitalist Officer
Chad WalkerVP of Specialty Services
Darren MontgomeryVP of Sales Operations
Dr. Adam GepnerVP of Tele-Cardiology
Marlise Davidson-FiedlerHospitalist Director
Lauren DombeckDirector of Onboarding/Credentialing
Lynette EickhoffController
Mike FaithAdvisory Board
Nick CindricAdvisory Board
Norine YukonAdvisory Board
Testimonials
What our partners say
“Genuine”
Beam's genuine desire to see you to be successful. Dr. Patel and his team certainly lives their mission, and that desire to help you to be the better hospital, and the best hospital that you can be to serve your community at the highest level possible.
John HugsonCEO, Frio Regional Hospital
“Pretty easy decision”
Beam really stepped up for us over the past two years. Stabilization of the core team led by Dr. Menet, enhanced performance and responsiveness by the Tele-nocturnist, the partnership with our individual Specialists and ED Providers, support of Nursing staff and a sincere drive to retain as many patients as we can made this a pretty easy decision.
Dan DeGrootCEO, Stoughton Health
“Quality care right here at home”
This has been an amazing addition to our services we can provide here on campus at RAMC. It affords us the opportunity to provide specialized care to the patients in our community who suffer from lung disease. These patients can receive quality care right here at home.
Jennifer HorkanDirector of Respiratory Therapy, RAMC
No. Beam partners with organizations for the long term. We work with your team on the strategy, day-to-day needs and growth of your clinical program.
Will we work with a core team or rotating gig providers?
A core team serves your organization. Most Beam team members are full-time or part-time employees, so your program is built around an ongoing team relationship.
Does Beam use credentialing by proxy?
Yes. Beam is accredited by The Joint Commission and uses credentialing by proxy. This lets a hospital rely on an eligible partner’s credentialing work to help review a clinician’s qualifications. Your hospital still grants privileges and must meet the rules that apply to its program.
How does Beam track a clinical program’s performance?
Beam monitors programs with its own business intelligence dashboards, supported by AI. These dashboards bring program data together so your team can review performance and guide program improvements.
Telemedicine basics
What is an eConsult?
An eConsult is a provider-to-provider question sent with relevant patient records. The specialist reviews the information and returns a written recommendation for the chart. The patient does not need to join a live video visit.
What is the difference between a curbside consult, an eConsult and a teleconsult?
A curbside consult is a quick question from one provider to a specialist. An eConsult adds a specialist review of the records and a written recommendation for the chart. A teleconsult is a live video visit in which the specialist evaluates the patient. Your local provider stays in charge of care in all three.
How does telemedicine work for a hospital or clinic?
Your nurse, doctor or care team reaches a Beam clinician by video or eConsult. Beam clinicians document in your EHR and talk with your providers, while your onsite team gives hands-on care. Patients can get specialty and inpatient care close to home.
Are Beam clinicians licensed and credentialed?
Beam physicians are board-certified, and every Beam clinician, including respiratory therapists and nurse case managers, is licensed in the U.S. states they serve. Beam is accredited by The Joint Commission and uses credentialing by proxy, so your hospital can rely on Beam’s credentialing work. Your hospital still grants privileges.
How do we get started with Beam?
Contact Beam and tell us about your organization, your team and where you need support. We will talk through your needs and build a program around them, starting with one service or several.
John HugsonCEO, Frio Regional Hospital
Dan DeGrootCEO, Stoughton Health
Jennifer HorkanDirector of Respiratory Therapy, RAMC