South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare is allocating 2.5 billion won ($1.7 million) to establish a remote ICU network in regional hospitals by 2026. This integrated control center will monitor patient conditions, provide rapid alerts, and facilitate collaboration among hospitals, addressing healthcare resource disparities. Additionally, projects for AI-driven emergency systems are underway to enhance medical support.
The True Cost of Focusing on Cost Instead of Cost-Effectiveness
When payors consider only the cost of the medication and not the cost and risk to the patient, doctor, and healthcare system, the irony is
