Care continuity
Reduce Stressful Patient Transfers
Keep your residents comfortable and safe with on-site imaging services that eliminate the trauma and disruption of ambulance transfers to hospitals.
Fast, reliable and hassle-free Mobile Radiology & IV Infusions
Delivered directly to you by our local team of allied health professionals, doctors and nurses.
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Who we serve
Our on-demand mobile allied health services.
When aged care emergencies occur, every minute counts. Modia Health provides fast and affordable mobile radiology and diagnostics directly to your facility, eliminating precarious and costly hospital transfers and delivering rapid answers for immediate care decisions. We provide:
Ultrasound
Bedside imaging by RACF experienced sonographers.
- Latest in mobile ultrasound technology
- No need for hospital transfers
- Faster clinical decisions
X-Ray
State-of-the-art portable imaging across Brisbane Metro.
- Immediate and accurate imaging
- 24-48 hour reporting
- Serving 100+ Brisbane aged care facilities
IV Infusions
More convenient and comfortable care.
- Timely administration of medications
- Professional and friendly nurses
- Enhancing patient comfort
Why Aged Care Facilities Choose Modia Health
Team integration
Seamless Integration with Your Care Team
Work directly with local professionals who understand aged care workflows and coordinate seamlessly with your GPs, nursing staff, and family members.
Clinical answers
Get Results That Support Care Decisions
Receive accurate, clinically supervised results that help your care team make confident treatment decisions without delays or repeat testing.
Urgent response
Emergency Response
Access rapid on-site imaging when residents need urgent assessment, avoiding costly ambulance calls and emergency department overcrowding.
Care continuity
Reduce Stressful Patient Transfers
Keep your residents comfortable and safe with on-site imaging services that eliminate the trauma and disruption of ambulance transfers to hospitals.
Team integration
Seamless Integration with Your Care Team
Work directly with local professionals who understand aged care workflows and coordinate seamlessly with your GPs, nursing staff, and family members.
Clinical answers
Get Results That Support Care Decisions
Receive accurate, clinically supervised results that help your care team make confident treatment decisions without delays or repeat testing.
Urgent response
Emergency Response
Access rapid on-site imaging when residents need urgent assessment, avoiding costly ambulance calls and emergency department overcrowding.
Our services earn outstanding feedback
"This service is a gamechanger"
Modia Health in Numbers
125+
X-rays and ultrasounds performed this past month
27+
5-star reviews from satisfied customers
Queensland Health partnered
100+
Aged care facilities served across Greater Brisbane
The stats of bedside imaging ?
See the estimated savings and health benefits for aged care residents who avoid hospital transfers through mobile imaging services.
$7,599 - $18,599
Total System Savings
Savings Range Explained:
Minimum savings (all patients):
• Ambulance: $2,000 (round trip)
• ED Visit: $533
= $2,533 per patient
Maximum (30% need admission):
• Above costs PLUS
• Hospital admission: $11,000
• Total: Up to $13,533 per admitted patient
Sources: AMA 2021, RACGP 2023
Minimum savings (all patients):
• Ambulance: $2,000 (round trip)
• ED Visit: $533
= $2,533 per patient
Maximum (30% need admission):
• Above costs PLUS
• Hospital admission: $11,000
• Total: Up to $13,533 per admitted patient
Sources: AMA 2021, RACGP 2023
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Residents Spared Delirium
Delirium Statistics:
• 17% develop delirium from transfers
• Up to 38% during admission
• 0% with bedside X-rays
• Can accelerate dementia progression
Montalto et al. 2015
• 17% develop delirium from transfers
• Up to 38% during admission
• 0% with bedside X-rays
• Can accelerate dementia progression
Montalto et al. 2015
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Ambulance Trips Avoided
Ambulance Cost by State:
• NSW: $445 + $4/km (one way)
• VIC: $1,400 (metro, one way)
• QLD/TAS: Free for residents
• Average: $1,000 per trip
• Round trip = $2,000 total
NIB 2023, Stakeholder data
• NSW: $445 + $4/km (one way)
• VIC: $1,400 (metro, one way)
• QLD/TAS: Free for residents
• Average: $1,000 per trip
• Round trip = $2,000 total
NIB 2023, Stakeholder data
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Hospital Bed Days Saved
Hospital Stay Impact:
• Average: 5.8 days per admission
• Total admission: $11,000 avg
• Cost per day: ~$1,833
• Based on 30% admission rate
• 50% develop functional decline
• Up to 34% mortality risk
AMA 2021 ($312M/27,569 admissions)
• Average: 5.8 days per admission
• Total admission: $11,000 avg
• Cost per day: ~$1,833
• Based on 30% admission rate
• 50% develop functional decline
• Up to 34% mortality risk
AMA 2021 ($312M/27,569 admissions)
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Hospital Infections Prevented
Hospital-Acquired Risks:
• 19% develop infections
• 19% develop pressure ulcers
• Falls risk in unfamiliar setting
• Each HAC adds $17,173 avg cost
Dwyer et al. 2014
• 19% develop infections
• 19% develop pressure ulcers
• Falls risk in unfamiliar setting
• Each HAC adds $17,173 avg cost
Dwyer et al. 2014
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Hours of Distress Avoided
Transfer Trauma:
• 4-5 hours average hospital wait
• "Confused, scared, restless"
• 50% exhausted on return
• Worsens dementia symptoms
Qualitative studies 2022-23
• 4-5 hours average hospital wait
• "Confused, scared, restless"
• 50% exhausted on return
• Worsens dementia symptoms
Qualitative studies 2022-23
Data Sources & Methodology
This calculator is based on peer-reviewed Australian studies and government reports:
- Cost data:
AMA Care Can't Wait Report (2021)
$312M annual cost from 27,569 avoidable admissions - Ambulance costs:
$1,000 per trip average
Stakeholder data: "$2,500 total" for round trip + ED - ED visit costs:
$533 per non-admitted presentation (RACGP, 2023) - Delirium risk:
17% of residents per off-site imaging trip (Montalto et al., 2015) - Hospital stay:
$312M for 27,569 admissions = $11,000 average (AMA 2021) - Infection risk:
19% of transferred residents (Dwyer et al., 2014) - Mobile X-ray benefits:
Economic considerations study (2023) - WA Pilot Program:
Mobile Radiology Pilot Project
Methodology: Calculations use conservative estimates from multiple Australian healthcare studies to demonstrate potential system-wide savings.
Supporting Australia's Healthcare System
Mobile radiology doesn't just benefit patients - it helps ease the pressure on our strained healthcare infrastructure.
- ✓Freeing Hospital Beds - When imaging happens on-site, patients who would otherwise occupy a hospital bed for diagnostic purposes can remain in their care environment.
- ✓Reducing ED Crowding - Rapid diagnostic imaging at aged care facilities and homes helps reduce unnecessary emergency department presentations.
- ✓Zero Discharge Delays - On-site imaging means no hospital admission, no waiting for discharge - results support immediate care decisions right where patients are.
- ✓Preserving Ambulance Resources - When the only reason for a hospital trip is imaging, mobile radiology keeps ambulances available for true emergencies.
Supporting Australia's Healthcare System
Mobile radiology doesn't just benefit patients - it helps ease the pressure on our strained healthcare infrastructure.
- ✓ Freeing Hospital Beds When imaging happens on-site, patients can remain in their care environment.
- ✓ Reducing ED Crowding Rapid diagnostic imaging helps reduce unnecessary emergency department presentations.
- ✓ Zero Discharge Delays On-site imaging means no hospital admission, no waiting for discharge.
- ✓ Preserving Ambulance Resources Mobile radiology keeps ambulances available for true emergencies.
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Our Mobile Healthcare Coverage
Proudly serving Brisbane and surrounding areas with mobile ultrasound, X-ray, and IV infusion services:
Brisbane CBD & Inner City
Central Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, New Farm, South Bank, and more
North Brisbane
Chermside, Aspley, Sandgate, and more
South Brisbane
Logan, Eight Mile Plains, Springwood, Beenleigh, and more
West Brisbane
Toowong, Darra, Kenmore, Indooroopilly, Ipswich, and more
East Brisbane
Capalaba, Cleveland, Wynnum, Redland Bay, and more
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