tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076839327674215825.post5845105595969377034..comments2024-03-27T05:14:34.288-04:00Comments on Medinnovation And Health Reform: Innovation: Health Reform’s Last Great Hope for Reducing Costs and Improving CareRichard L. Reece, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446550629857699574noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076839327674215825.post-44675154794220491322010-08-22T10:44:55.735-04:002010-08-22T10:44:55.735-04:00Thank you Rodger,for bringing attention to my omis...Thank you Rodger,for bringing attention to my omission. I agree telemedicine can be a powerful innovation, particularly in monitoring home-bound patients, evaluating patients from afar,and directing them to the proper level of care.<br />Ricahrd L. Reece, MDRichard L. Reece, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446550629857699574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076839327674215825.post-63906054851302950942010-08-21T21:07:46.736-04:002010-08-21T21:07:46.736-04:00Actually, you should include teletriage on your li...Actually, you should include teletriage on your list. This method, when used in emergency services may reduce costs in the millions. This technique involves proper triage of patients at the outset using clinical reference decision support software and intelligently directs patients to the proper level of care. It is the key to efficient use of healthcare resources. For reference materials on this see http://www.lifebot.us.com/teletriage<br /><br />Roger HeathUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00118186277350677183noreply@blogger.com