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Riding the digital wave through COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Discussions at the NHS Confederation’s meeting of Primary Care Network (PCN) clinical directors in July found agreement that virtual-consultations have been especially beneficial for affording staff the flexibility to work from home, for example if they need to shield, and to avoid time-consuming commutes for patients and staff in rural areas.

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Day 4 Notes from the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Healthcare Law Blog

According to McKinsey, “the cost to treat the diabetes of a patient with depression is, on average, almost $20,000 higher than for a patient without depression, due to factors such as medical complications, reduced access to preventive care, and challenges with illness self-management.” What should be done instead?