How Does MedShield Ascend Work?
MedShield Ascend offers an innovative approach to delivering personalized and timely healthcare to young adults.

Setup
Our TytoCare support team assists patients in setting up and pairing the TytoCare device. A tech-savvy patient can do this independently by downloading the TytoCare app on their smartphone and pairing the device using the app. Login credentials are provided via email by TytoCare.
Initial Consultation
Patients initiate a medical conversation with our physicians to establish care. This consultation is conducted conveniently from anywhere using the TytoCare device.
Ongoing Access
Through the TytoCare app, patients can contact MedShield Ascend anytime by sending videos or photos using the TytoCare device. They can also request replacements for any point-of-care diagnostic tests via the app.
What Does The MedShield Ascend 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 teens, college students, and young professionals most comfortable.

Membership Benefits
All memberships include the following:
24/7 Medical Access
Consult with board-certified doctors anytime, day or night.
TytoCare Medi-Kit
Experience on-the-go medical exams with the FDA-approved TytoCare device included in our Medi-Kit.
Specialist Network
Easily connect with a trusted network of specialists for advanced care and expert opinions.
Prescription Support
Get help managing prescriptions, refills, and medications effortlessly.
Mental Health Support
Benefit from mindfulness check-ins designed to nurture mental well-being.
Lab Test Coordination
Seamlessly arrange lab tests and blood work at your convenience.
Rapid Diagnostic Testing
Access at-home FDA-certified diagnostic tests with results available in just 20 minutes.
Travel Medical Assistance
Receive dedicated medical support while traveling, whether for work, study abroad, or leisure.

MedShield Ascend Medi-Kit Powered By TytoCare
We supply each patient with a clinically accurate diagnostic device and medical tests that can be used in their dorm, apartment, at home, or even while traveling.

TytoCare device
An FDA-approved digital health device that pairs via Wi-Fi to a smartphone, allowing patients to record accurate physical exams anywhere and transmit them electronically to MedShield Ascend.

Point-of-Care Tests
In-dorm or at-home FDA-certified tests for conditions like upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and sexual health. These tests provide results in about 15 minutes and are replenished free of charge throughout enrollment.

Diagnostic Laboratory Tests
Standard diagnostic tests with specimen pickup arranged at the patient’s location, providing results within 24-48 hours.
For an additional cost, MedShield Ascend can manage in-person examinations, imaging (e.g., x-rays, ultrasounds), minor procedures (e.g., stitches, splinting), bloodwork, and IV hydration.
About the TytoCare device

The TytoCare device includes:
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Exam camera and thermometer
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Otoscope adaptor for ear examinations
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Stethoscope adaptor for heart and lung sounds
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Tongue depressor adaptor for throat examinations
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Additional adaptors for blood pressure, oxygen, glucose, and spirometry
The TytoApp™ is available on iOS and Android platforms, enabling guided medical exams with a physician anywhere, anytime.
Perform guided medical exams anywhere, anytime.
The TytoCare device and app lets you perform guided medical exams with a MedShield Ascend physician, anywhere, anytime.

Ear
Investigating the ear canal for ear symptoms

Lungs
Listening to lung sounds to investigate coughing and congestion symptoms

Heart
Monitoring heart sounds for abnormalities

Throat
Examining the throat to investigate symptoms in the throat or voice box

Heart Rate
Measuring heart rate

Temperature
Measuring body temperature

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

Abdomen
Listening for abnormal abdominal sounds
FAQ
Our team of physicians and advanced clinical practitioners is both board-certified and licensed. They bring years of experience providing urgent and primary care for adolescents and young adults in outpatient and hospital settings. You can trust their expertise and dedication to health.
Anytime and anywhere, direct access to in-house physicians for urgent to routine medical complaints during these transformative and transitory years. Members receive a Medi-Kit Powered By TytoCare containing cutting-edge medical technology, point-of-care diagnostics tests, specially designed laboratory applicators, and swabs for self-collection and testing.
The introductory rate for an annual membership is $249 per month (based on a 12-month minimum contractual enrollment), including the MedShield Ascend Medi-Kit Powered By TytoCare. Pricing is subject to change.
Our priority is the privacy and confidentiality of health information. Our servers comply with HIPAA and HITECH for strict privacy and security, including the confidentiality of SUD records. We also stay updated on all regulatory revisions.
We are currently operating in all 50 states.
We provide HSA/FSA-eligible medical services. However, we are an out-of-network provider that does not participate in insurance reimbursement for our membership fees. Our members can use their insurance to cover out-of-pocket services like ECG, imaging studies, blood draws, and clinical laboratory testing.
MedShield Ascend goes beyond standard health services by offering around-the-clock, anytime, anywhere access to in-house physicians and personalized care tailored to young adults. Our proactive approach—from prescription management to seamless specialist referrals—is all designed to support young adults through their critical, transformative years.