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If you've ever wished you could visit a doctor in person, you're in luck: There's now a virtual-first-care system that could save you thousands of dollars, according to a study published in the American Journal of Internal Medicine.
The study found that patients who used a virtual-first-care system were less likely to end up in the ER than those who went to a doctor face-to-face, the New York Times reports.
The study also found that patients who used a virtual-first-care system were less likely to be admitted to the ER than those who went to a doctor face-to-face.
The study's lead author, Dr. Supat Thammasitboon, tells the Times that the virtual-first-care system has the potential to save thousands of dollars per year by reducing the need for expensive in-person visits, as well as improving access to care and reducing health care costs.
"It's a game-changer," Thammasitboon says.
"It's going to save a lot of money."
According to the Digital Medicine Society, the virtual-first-care system is expected to be worth $79.9 billion by 2032, making it a "significant shift
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