Population Health
In partnership with Novo Nordisk, the Dubai-based healthtech startup promises to cover all or a portion of the cost of care should a participant not lose at least 10% of their body weight by the end of the programme.
Through the use of technology, the emirate is reportedly keen on shifting its healthcare sector from a volume-based model to one that is more value-driven in the coming years.
Half the population has at least one chronic disease. Care for these sick patients is costly. RPM has the potential to help.
The tool puts self-service scheduling in the hands of patients, helping them avoid long phone calls and enabling health system staff to manage big appointment surges.
Brian Yarnell, president of Bluestream Health, discusses virtual care's future, and explains how Bluestream helps healthcare systems set up virtual front doors that create equity for underserved populations.
