How Does Campus MedShield Work?

An innovative way of delivering personalized and timely care to college students at a swipe or tap of their smartphones.

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Step One

The TytoCare support team will reach out to assist you with setting up and pairing the Tyto device. Students who are tech-savvy can do this themselves, too! Just download the Tyto App on a smartphone and pair the device using the App. Keep an eye out for the login credentials provided via email by TytoCare.

Step Two

Complete an initial medical conversation with a Campus MedShield physician to establish a clinician-student relationship. The conversation will be like any other medical visit, just at your fingertips and completed in the convenience of your door room or home utilizing the Tyto device.

Step Three

With the Tyto App, you can directly contact Campus MedShield anytime and anywhere by sending a video or photo using the Tyto device. You can even request a replacement of any point-of-care diagnostic tests via the App.

What Does The Campus MedShield Membership Include?

Our versatile e-clinic is designed to offer the ease of receiving medical assessment and treatment for various health concerns. We leverage cutting-edge medical technology to capture and upload essential physical examination data. Our services grant direct access to diagnostic tests, enabling the testing for bacterial or viral infections from self-collected specimens using specially designed applicators and swabs, all from a location that makes your college student the most comfortable, such as their dorm, apartment, or while studying abroad.

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Membership Benefits

Access to the Campus MedShield e-clinic on your smartphone or web browser. All memberships include the following:

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24/7 Access

Direct access to our in-house physicians via phone, text, or video. Our e-clinic is open 24/7 and 365 days a year.

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Campus MedShield Medi-Kit Powered By TytoCare

FDA approved point-of-care technology and testing with laboratory diagnostics support for common urgent care complaints.

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Prescription Management

Prescription management for acute and chronic medical complaints.

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Collaborative Care

Coordination with your preferred physician, pediatrician, or psychiatrist.

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Specialist Referrals

Assistance with identifying and accessing local medical specialists.

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Mental Wellness Check-ins

Mental wellbeing evaluation and mindfulness check-ins.

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Travel Medical Assistance

Continuous support during travel and study-abroad.

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Medical Clearance And Records Review

Annual certification that your student is medically cleared to attend college and has received all required vaccinations.

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Campus MedShield Medi-Kit Powered By TytoCare

We supply each student with a clinically accurate diagnostic device and medical tests that can be used in the dorm or home.

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The Tyto device

The digital health device is FDA-approved and easily paired via Wifi to your smartphone. This device allows you to record multiple and accurate physical exams anywhere and anytime and transmit them electronically to Campus MedShield.

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Point-of-care Tests For Urgent Complaints

In-dorm or at-home FDA certified tests for upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and sexual health. These point-of-care tests, on average, take 15 minutes to provide results and are replenished free-of-charge by Campus MedShield throughout your enrollment.

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Diagnostic Laboratory Tests

Standard diagnostic clinical laboratory tests for upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and sexual health. Campus MedShield will arrange to have a courier pick up these specimens at your dorm or home with results provided in 24-48 hours.

For an additional cost, we can oversee and manage care for in-person examinations, imaging such as x-rays and ultrasounds, minor procedures like stitches and splinting, bloodwork, and IV hydration.

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What’s the Tyto device


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  1. TytoCare device with exam camera and thermometer
  2. Otoscope adaptor for examining the ears
  3. Stethoscope adaptor for heart and lung sounds
  4. Tongue depressor adaptor for the throat
  5. Additional adaptors for blood pressure, oxygen, glucose and spirometry are available upon medical consultation with Campus MedShield.

The TytoApp™ for conducting guided exams with your physicial is available on iOS and Android

Perform Guided Medical exams anywhere, anytime.

The TytoCare handheld exam kit and app lets you perform guided medical exams with a Campus MedShield Physician, anywhere, anytime.

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Ear

Investigating the ear canal for ear symptoms

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Lungs

Listening to lung sounds to investigate coughs and congestion symptoms

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Heart

Monitoring heart sounds for abnormalities

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Throat

Looking down the throat to investigate symptoms in the throat or voice box

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Heart Rate

Measuring heart rate

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Temperature

Measuring body temperature

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Skin

Taking images of the skin to assess bug bites, rashes and other skin conditions

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Abdomen

Listening for abnormal abdominal sounds

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who are the Campus MedShield doctors?

    At Campus MedShield, our team of physicians and advanced clinical practitioners are not just board-certified and licensed, they also bring years of experience providing urgent and primary care for adolescents and adults in outpatient and hospital settings. You can trust their expertise and dedication to your child's health.

  • What care does the membership include?

    Anytime and anywhere, direct access to in-house physicians for acute and chronic medical complaints, prescription management, mental wellness check-ins, specialist referrals, travel medicine support, and, most importantly, collaborative care during these four transformative and transitory years. Our members are provided with a Campus MedShield Medi-Kit Powered By TytoCare, which contains cutting-edge medical technology, point-of-care tests, specially designed laboratory applicators, and swabs for self-collection and testing.

  • What is the cost of membership?

    The introductory rate for an annual membership is $249 per month (based on a 12 month minimum contractual enrollment ) which includes the Campus MedShield Medi-Kit Powered By TytoCare. The annual membership period is from August 1st of the current year through July 31st of the following year. Billing occurs upon enrollment for the first six months in the amount of $1,494 and continues for the second six months, billed in advance, in the amount of $1,494. Annual renewal is automatic unless cancelled no less than 30 days prior to the end of the current enrollment period. Pro-rated memberships are available for mid-year enrollments. Pricing is subject to change.

  • How do you keep my personal health information safe?

    Your child's personal health information (PHI) is our top priority. All our servers and databases are in strict compliance with the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This includes robust privacy, security, enforcement, breach notification, and omnibus policy. We also stay up to date with the latest HIPAA and HITECH revisions, ensuring your child full control over their health data and maximum confidentiality of any substance use disorder (SUD) related records.

  • Where is Campus MedShield available?

    Currently on selected campuses only in New York State. Our plan is to be available in all 50 states in 2024.

  • Does Campus MedShield accept health insurance?

    Medical services provided by Campus MedShield are HAS/FSA eligible, but we are an out-of-network provider who does not participate in insurance reimbursement for our membership fees. However, our college student members can use their insurance to cover out-of-pocket services like ECG, imaging studies, blood draws, and clinical laboratory testing.

If you have a question for a member of our team, please follow the link below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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