Hospitals waste thousands of dollars on inefficient patient imaging delivery by CDs. Why does this method prevail when hospitals could easily adopt a more efficient, less expensive, and even free, format that would better serve their patients?
Researchers at Yale University School of Medicine were left with the same question after evaluating patient imaging delivery in hospitals across the United States.
Topics: patient access, Burning CDs, millennial patients, patient pay, Gen Z
Harry went on vacation with his family, and ended up in the doctor’s office.
While out on an excursion, the adventurous 13-year-old fell and hurt his leg, leaving him unable to walk. Harry’s dad immediately used his cellphone to search for the nearest doctor’s office. Opting for the closest office with the best ratings, Harry’s dad brought him in to have the physician look at his leg. A few hours and an x-ray later, they returned to the hotel with a clear diagnosis: Harry fractured his leg and required a cast.
Topics: patient access, millennials, patient pay, Gen Z
