Telehealth, which gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic, is facing a crucial moment as people return to offices and policymakers consider restoring old restrictions. Many US employers are encouraging their employees to work from the office, while telehealth advocates argue it provides affordable, efficient and private healthcare. Telehealth has also revolutionised mental health treatment by helping to reduce the associated stigma and making treatment more accessible. Despite issues around security and possible breaches of personal data, there is a growing consensus that telehealth should be a permanent part of healthcare.
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
