​Peter Killcommons is the CEO and founder of Medweb, Medical Imaging, Teleradiology, and Telemedicine located in San Francisco. As a doctor and expert in telemedicine, Pete Killcommons has traveled globally to share expertise in the field of telemedicine and to ensure consumer needs were being met. He has visited countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. Outside of his professional work, Dr. Killcommons is also a volunteer pilot for disaster response and a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

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For more than 20 years, Dr. Peter (Pete) Killcommons has served as the CEO of Medweb, a technology solutions provider that specializes in the delivery of secure telemedicine and teleradiology products. Dr. Peter Killcommons maintains membership with the American Telemedicine Association (ATA).

In a recent press release, the ATA announced that registration is open for the ATA Annual International Meeting and Trade Show in May. The conference has been taking place for 20 years, and has become the largest gathering of health-care entrepreneurs and professionals in the telehealth, telemedicine, and mobile health industries. 

According to the press release, the 2015 peer-reviewed program will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center and will include more than 500 educational seminars and sessions. The forums will explore the most recent innovations, uses, and delivery methods in telemedicine. With at least 6,000 attendees, the event also offers a wide range of opportunities to network with peers and meet leaders in the telemedicine industry. The exhibit hall will additionally feature 300 vendors showcasing cutting-edge remote health-care services and technologies. ​

With an MD from the City College of New York Medical College and a desire to help people all over the world, Peter “Pete” Killcommons founded MedWeb in 1992. This telemedicine and teleradiology company provides medical solutions to underserved areas worldwide. In 2012, Peter Killcommons’ company was recognized as a finalist in the Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development competition.

The Grand Challenge was created in partnership with USAID, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, KOICA, DFID, Grand Challenges Canada, and the government of Norway to find innovative solutions to help pregnant women and newborns in underserved and resource-poor communities worldwide.

Childbirth can be a very dangerous experience for women and newborns, and without access to medical technology and healthcare, there may be a high risk of death for both mother and child. For women in sub-Saharan Africa, for example, the risk of death in childbirth is 136 times higher than for women in developed countries.

Challenge winners will be recognized for thinking outside the box of standard methods of care, and must work sustainably and affordably so that they can make a long-term impact. Winners of the challenge will receive investment funds to develop, validate, or test the ideas put forward.

​Holding an MD from New York Medical College, Dr. Peter (Pete) Killcommons has amassed over three decades of experience as a medical practitioner. As the founding CEO of San Francisco-based Medweb, Dr. Peter Killcommons spearheads the delivery of telemedicine and teleradiology technologies, often leveraging mobile medical solutions to expand healthcare access in remote and developing communities.

Since its founding in 1992, Medweb has brought telehealth technology to such countries as Malaysia, Antigua, and Pakistan. The company has also aided disaster relief efforts following tragedies like Hurricane Katrina.

Most recently, Mebweb worked to fill a pressing need for specialized medical care in Kosovo, where rural communities lack convenient access to specialty consultations. Partnering with Rotary Clubs from Gjakova, Kosovo, and Edwards, Colorado, and with additional support from Rotary International, Medweb facilitated the installation of digital healthcare tools in rural Gjakova communities. By providing computers and telecommunications equipment to family medical centers throughout the region, Medweb and Rotary Club helped to link existing primary care providers with secondary and tertiary healthcare networks, allowing patients to seek medical care for a wider, more specialized range of health concerns. 

​Peter “Pete” Killcommons serves as the chief executive officer of Medweb, where he manages the delivery of medical imaging and teleradiology services to clients. In 2011, Peter Killcommons gave a keynote presentation at the First Armenian International Telemedicine Congress in Yerevan, Armenia, where he discussed some of the benefits of a telemedicine system.

One of the most important benefits of telemedicine involves improved access for patients in remote locations. For more than four decades, healthcare systems have used telemedicine to address provider shortages in both rural and urban areas. Furthermore, research has demonstrated that telemedicine can actually improve patient outcomes in certain specialties, including psychiatry and intensive care.

In economic terms, telemedicine has shown a remarkable ability to reduce the cost of quality healthcare services, primarily through shared health professional staffing, shorter hospital stays, reduced travel times, and better management of chronic diseases. Perhaps most importantly, patients have reported high levels of satisfaction with telemedicine. Not only can patients receive instant care from specialists, but they also enjoy access to services that might not be available otherwise.