Date: Mar-13-2022
Just by implementing our simple activities of self monitoring , " par seva ", recording of data and telemedicine we can cut down the cost of outpatient care and tremendously increase the access to care and utilization of healthcare by the people. In our model this can be accomplished without much if any money from tax payers.
Unbelievable is it not ? Following data is from USA regions but in India the results are even more in every ways.In India our proposal do not have restrain of billions of dollars of investments to achieve these goals. Innate mentality and believe of people of India with unique value systems, steming from ancient culturally superior civilization need little kindling and can accomplish unbelievable and unmeasurable results.
Check following references of USA.
1. The impact of telemedicine on patients' cost savings: some preliminary findings
Ann B Bynum 1, Cathy A Irwin, Charles O Cranford, George S Denny
Abstract
----in rural Arkansas (N = 410 consults). Results suggest that without telemedicine, 94% of patients would travel greater than 70 miles for medical care; 84% would miss one day of work; and 74% would spend $75-$150 for additional family expenses. With telemedicine, 92% of patients saved $32 in fuel costs; 84% saved $100 in wages; and 74% saved $75-$150 in family expenses. Patients living alone (p < 0.001) and in smaller rural communities (p = 0.002) were significantly more likely to miss work-----.
2. Improving Access to Care: Telemedicine Across Medical Domains
William Barbosa 1, Kina Zhou 2, Emma Waddell 3, Taylor Myers 3, E Ray Dorsey 1 3
Abstract
Over the past 20 years, the use of telemedicine has increased exponentially. Its fundamental aim is to improve access to care. In this review, we assess the extent to which telemedicine has fulfilled this promise across medical domains. Additionally, we assess whether telemedicine has improved related health outcomes. Finally, we determine who has benefited from this novel form of health care delivery. A review of the literature indicates that (a) telemedicine has improved access to care for a wide range of clinical conditions ranging from stroke to pregnancy; (b) telemedicine in select circumstances has demonstrated improved health outcomes; and (c) telemedicine has addressed geographical, but less so social, barriers to care. For telemedicine to fulfill its promise, additional evidence needs to be gathered on health outcomes and cost savings, the digital divide needs to be bridged, and policy changes that support telemedicine reimbursement need to be enacted.