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1Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California, USA.
The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
|October 30, 2001
Summary
The internet and communication technology will transform ambulatory care over the next decade. This revolution enhances physician capabilities, enables virtual care teams, and reduces healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Technology
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- The internet and related technologies are poised to significantly alter ambulatory care practices.
- The early 2000s saw both immense promise and significant financial challenges associated with internet-driven business transformations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the long-term impact of internet technologies on ambulatory care.
- To project the transformation of ambulatory medicine over the next decade.
Main Methods:
- Long-term perspective analysis of technological adoption in healthcare.
- Examination of the evolution of communication technology in medical practice.
Main Results:
- Anticipated revolution in administrative and clinical practices of ambulatory care.
- Enhanced physician ability to provide quality care through technology.
- Development of virtual care teams for patient management.
- Potential for significant cost reduction in healthcare delivery.
Conclusions:
- The transformation of ambulatory medicine by communication technology is inevitable.
- The first decade of the millennium will be recognized as a pivotal period for this technological integration.
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