Telemedicine company Teladoc Health’s president for US group health, Kelly Bliss, explains how virtual primary care can improve access to healthcare and offer cost savings. Virtual healthcare can provide important care coordination for patients’ health needs, including chronic condition management and mental health services. It can also lead to lower out-of-pocket expenses and premiums by avoiding unnecessary visits to physical healthcare facilities. Finally, virtual primary care improves patients’ access to care, particularly in areas without many primary care physicians.
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Ransomware attacks on US healthcare facilities since 2016 have led to about $77.5 billion economic loss due to downtime, affecting over 52 million patient records.
