healthcare.digital January 25, 2025
Exec Summary:
There is a growing recognition of the “digital left shift” in healthcare. This concept leverages digital technologies to achieve the goals of the traditional left shift – early intervention, prevention, and community-based care.
The term “digital left shift” is derived from a visual representation of the healthcare system, where the “left” side represents primary care and prevention, while the “right” side represents specialised and hospital-based care. Shifting resources and focus to the left side aims to prevent people from needing more intensive care on the right side.
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