Text messaging is becoming a popular method of communication between physicians and patients, with many technology vendors offering secure, HIPAA-compliant texting services. Dr. Mel Viney uses a secure text messaging app called OhMD to remotely manage his Suboxone patient population and ensure their care and recovery. The app allows him to have frequent communication with patients regarding their treatment and wellness during the sensitive time of recovery. Viney plans to expand the use of the app to the entire care team and integrate it with the EHR in the future.
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
