Becker's Healthcare March 27, 2024
The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic produced an average savings of $8,705 per patient by providing virtual second opinions, a recent analysis found.
The analysis, conducted by healthcare consulting firm Vital Statistics, was based on a random sample of 300 charts from the clinic’s 2023 cases. It used medical coding and industry-standard cost data to quantify savings associated with each case.
The records showed 67% of patients had a recommended change in treatment or diagnosis and recommended hospitalization 62% less often than primary treatment plans. In cases where surgery was recommended, clinic physicians recommended...
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