The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proposed eliminating telehealth copayments for veterans and establishing a grant program to fund telehealth access points in non-VA facilities. This aims to enhance care for veterans in underserved areas, providing essential resources and training for local organizations. VA Secretary Denis McDonough highlighted these measures as vital for improving veterans’ healthcare access.
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
