Technology to Improve Patient Care

U.S. health care costs are expected to rise considerably in the next decade due to a number of factors, such as rising prescription drug costs and increased demand for services from aging baby boomers.

Telemedicine offers a wonderful opportunity to reduce costs and improve efficiency in health care, particularly in rural areas. Redwood Area Hospital is setting up a telehealth pilot program, thanks to a grant from the Blandin Foundation. The program will use the latest technology to connect nursing homes, primary care offices, hospitals and group homes.

The ultimate goal is to improve patient access to care.

Learn more about telehealth and how the Redwood Area Hospital plans to use it.