Medical Economics August 1, 2024
Traditional primary care capabilities, when enhanced with existing consumer technologies, can enable a need-based intervention paradigm. The result can be increased outcomes across the quadruple aim of care—reducing the cost of care, enhancing the experience of care, improving health outcomes, and addressing health equities.
A stitch in time saves nine is an adage that holds true in health care. Early identification or the proactive management of a disease condition can achieve better health outcomes faster and reduce the cost of care. Primary care is set up for precisely that purpose.
Traditional primary care capabilities, when enhanced with existing consumer technologies, can enable a need-based intervention paradigm. The result can be increased outcomes across the quadruple aim of care—reducing the cost...