Sanford Exec: Scaling virtual care is a moral, financial must

At MedCity News' INVEST Digital Health conference, Sanford Health's virtual care chief Dave Newman pointed out that in rural America, virtual care often determines whether patients receive treatment at all. He described how Sanford has expanded beyond video visits to include various other modalities like e-visit questionnaires, remote monitoring and even phone consults — saving patients time and money while also closing critical care gaps.

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Top Story Scaling Virtual Care Is Both a Moral and Financial Imperative, Sanford Health Exec Says At MedCity News' INVEST Digital Health conference, Sanford Health's virtual care chief Dave Newman pointed out that in rural America, virtual care often determines whether patients receive treatment at all. He described how Sanford has expanded beyond video visits to include various other modalities like e-visit questionnaires, remote monitoring and even phone consults — saving patients time and money while also closing critical care gaps. Sponsored Simplify Salon & Spa Employee Management with Meevo's Comprehensive Software Presented by Meevo Managing wellness and personal care teams demands precision, from unpredictable schedules to layered pay structures and elevated service expectations. For multi-location businesses, efficient workforce management is key to daily operations and growth.  Learn More

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