Technology Key in Improving Patient Care, Reducing Healthcare Costs, Matsui Says
“Technology has huge potential to both improve patient care and reduce health care costs,” Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Calif., said in a written statement after a House Commerce Health Subcommittee meeting Thursday. The ultimate goal is to advance quality telehealth services…
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within the Medicare program, while recognizing that telehealth can save the system money, Matsui said. The ability for healthcare providers to communicate electronically is critical, she said. “Interoperability of health IT systems will facilitate population health research and improve patient care.” The 21st Century Cures initiative takes advantage of innovation, which leads to breakthrough cures and getting technology to patients faster, Matsui said.