ByAyanna Amadi As healthcare costs associated with obesity surge, U.S. employers are taking a proactive stance by turning to virtual healthcare providers like Teladoc and AmWell. The goal? To implement weight management programs that require diet and exercise before employees can gain access to obesity drugs. This trend not only reflects a proactive approach by...
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Virtual care associated with significant environmental and patient cost savings
INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL EVALUATIVE SCIENCES London, ON, October 18, 2022 – A new study by researchers at ICES, Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University finds that virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and patient travel-related expenses, such as gasoline, parking or public transit costs. Prior to the pandemic, less than two...
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Virtual care moves toward the frontline of provider-patient relationships
Virtual care, once on the fringes for providers and patients alike, is becoming more of a reality, and is increasingly used for low-acuity needs. Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare are among the big names using such settings for primary care appointments and quick patient consultations. Backers of virtual care say it holds potential to improve quality,...