According to the Annals of Family Medicine published in March 2016 e-Consultations are having a positive effect on healthcare. Just take a look at the results from the study ->
- Underserved populations that need specialty care are benefiting from the ability to leverage e-Consultations for more effective referrals
- Reduction in emergency room usage
- Better assessment in determining if a face-to-face appointment is beneficial; this helps reduce overall costs and improve physician interactions by communicating in the best way for each given situation
- Patients using e-Consultations saw doctors five times faster
The Connecticut Health Foundation funded the study.
36 primary care organizations were selected and randomized and split into a control group and e-Consultation group.
For a complete review of the study visit Annfammed.org
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According to the Annals of Family Medicine published in March 2016 e-Consultations are having a positive effect on healthcare. Just take a look at the results from the study ->
Underserved populations that need speciality care are benefiting from the ability to leverage e-Consultations for more effective referrals
Reduction in emergency room usage
Better assessment in determining if a face-to-face appointment is beneficial; this helps reduce overall costs and improve physician interactions by communicating in the best way for each given situation
Patients using e-Consultations saw physicians five times faster
The Connecticut Health Foundation funded the study.
36 primary care organizations were selected and randomized. They were then split into a control group and e-Consultation group.
For a complete review of the study visit Annfammed.org
