From the Business Journal of Portland: In a society
where business is increasingly conducted by electronic
communication, few physicians are reimbursed for the time they
spend with patients on e-mail.
Should that practice be altered? Speakers at The Business
Journal’s health care round table offered a variety of views
on the topic.
Both Kaiser Permanente Northwest and The Regence Group are studying
whether such a model would save money and time for physicians.
Pilot programs run by both groups showed that a small number of
patients—perhaps three in 10—opt to communicate with
physicians via e-mail when given the chance.
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