The future of healthcare lies in streamlining care processes and improving informatics to reduce physician visits and hospital costs, but significant investment is needed, and no one is currently ready to commit to these changes. Click here for article.
Technology and Virtual Care: The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the viability of medical care through technology, suggesting that virtual care can optimize treatment and reduce hospital costs.
Informatics Utilization: Effective use of informatics could streamline care by allowing physicians to focus on patients needing immediate attention, but currently, informatics is primarily used for billing purposes.
Investment Challenges: Significant investment is required to implement these changes, but there is a lack of willingness and financial resources to do so.
Government and Hospital Roles: The government has the regulatory power to drive these changes, but hospitals can also take active steps to improve care by managing staff and capacity effectively.
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