The US health care industry spends more as a share of the economy than any other country. In fact, 2021 saw a total spend of $4.3 trillion alone. But in response to the current economic downturn, hospitals and other care organizations aim to reduce costs without sacrificing patient outcomes.
Topic Results for "Accountable Care Organizations (ACO)"
eConsults Improve Care and Population Health at ACOs
ACOs see population health improvements with use of eConsults. Treat more patients without a referral and reduce network leakage.
Livestrong.com: Here’s What the Numbers on Your Thyroid Test Mean
Featuring insights from AristaMD’s contracted specialists Erin Okawa, MD, and Quang Nguyen, DO. More than 12 percent of people in the U.S. will grapple with a thyroid condition at some point…
How eConsults are Enhancing Network Retention via Effective Referral Management
Patient retention is key to FFS and value-based organization success. Telehealth clinical services like eConsults support effective referral management.
eConsults Deliver Benefits from the CMS Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative
Learn about the CMS Primary Cares Initiative and how eConsults directly support its goals in part two of this two-part blog series.
How Telepsychiatry and Telehealth Improve Mental Health Outcomes in Primary Care Practices
Learn how the benefits of telepsychiatry and telehealth-supported mental health practices provide a clear avenue toward improving mental health outcomes.
Success Using eConsult Platform Drives Telehealth Funding Efforts
San Diego CHC designates the $150,000 challenge from their gala as telehealth funding to improve medical care…
Increase Safety-net Patient Capacity by Improving Access to Specialty Care
eConsults enhance safety net healthcare capacity through specialist access within primary care settings, decreasing costs & improving patient satisfaction.
Infographic: An Analysis of Referral Costs and Savings Potential for eConsult Platform Adoption
Unnecessary specialists visits increase referral costs in our healthcare system. More than $75B is spent annually on specialist referrals.
The Benefits of Telehealth for Medicaid Patients
Telehealth benefits for Medicaid patients facing difficulty accessing care. Support these populations with rapid access to specialists.