“Like many of its civilian counterparts, the Military Health System struggles with rising costs, inconsistent outcomes and providing timely and consistent access to care. As it works to overcome these hurdles and achieve the Quadruple Aim, the MHS, which serves military members, dependents, retirees and the professionals who provide their care, is being supported by a powerful ally: digital technology.”
“As the functional manager of the U.S. Air Force Medical Service and the 20th Air Force Surgeon General, I saw firsthand how digital technologies can extend the outreach and reach-back of MHS physicians, medics and other clinical staff to improve both operating efficiency and the patient experience. One technology that has already demonstrated its value at MHS, and that holds even greater promise for the future, is virtual health: the use of…” Read the full article here.
Source: Military Health System Taps Virtual Care to Boost Outreach and Outcomes – By Bruce Green, December 14, 2018. HealthTech.
