Can Telemedicine Save Patients’ Lives and Money?
By Julie Potyraj Each month, William G. takes a day off work, driving 20 miles to have his hypertension monitored at a local VA clinic. Between fuel costs, lost pay, and
By Julie Potyraj Each month, William G. takes a day off work, driving 20 miles to have his hypertension monitored at a local VA clinic. Between fuel costs, lost pay, and
Submitted by Ryan O’Connell This story is a team effort co-authored by physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists featured in the below video. Through a multi-year, ongoing effort to improve value—to patients
By Elliot Lass, William Silverstein & Anand Lakhani As summer students working with Choosing Wisely Canada, we were part of a national, physician-led campaign to reduce unnecessary tests, treatments and
By Hannah Nava From car payments to mortgages, there are many financial burdens that individuals face on a daily basis. The most expensive of these burdens is healthcare: Whether visiting
By Stephen Miranda By the time Lydia came to Pathways Hospice, she had suffered from several hospitalizations. I was her “companionship volunteer.” During my training I learned about the power