Peter Killcommons is a longtime health care industry executive who has led San Francisco-based Medweb since 1992. Peter “Pete” Killcommons' firm facilitates global solutions in the areas of telemedicine, radiology, and disaster response. 

There are two basic types of telemedicine – asynchronous and synchronous. The latter service enables real-time consultation between the patient and the medical provider, and a remotely-located specialist with treatment-specific expertise. This system enables specialists to be accessed around the world, without the expense of physically transporting a patient to a specialized hospital or clinic. Positive outcomes are supported through the use of state-of-the-art video equipment and medical cameras, with data encrypted and securely transferred. Medweb emphasizes the use of advanced synchronous technologies in its Telestroke system, which supports the time-sensitive needs of patients at risk of stroke.

Also known as “store and forward” applications, asynchronous telemedicine features delayed communications. Video, images, and other data are transferred to another site before they are uploaded, viewed, and responded to. Asynchronous applications have the benefit of being cost effective and simple to maintain and use. 

Dr. Peter Killcommons is the CEO of Medweb, a telemedicine solution company based in San Francisco. As CEO, Peter Killcommons is responsible for running the company’s radiology, telemedicine, and disaster response divisions. Recently, Medweb partnered with the New Hampshire-based Red River information technology company. 

The partnership will focus on a variety of telemedicine applications including live video conferencing, transmission of still video images from diagnostic equipment, and remote monitoring. These services will be provided to customers using Medweb’s relationship with Ingram Micro, Inc., and Red River. As telemedicine becomes more prominent in everyday life, Dr. Pete Killcommons and Medweb continue to provide instant communication between doctors and patients in remote locations. 

Historically, Medweb has set the industry standard for telemedicine for more than 20 years using innovative solutions for commercial and military institutions. In addition to their contributions to teleradiology and telemedicine, Medweb also provides emergency management applications and renewable power solutions. Red River is a leading provider of IT hardware integration, and its expertise helps customers maximize IT investments.