A cost savings analysis of asynchronous teledermatology compared to face-to-face dermatology in Catalonia

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Josep Vidal‐Alaball · Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya

Josep L. Garcia‐Domingo · Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya

Francesc García Cuyàs · Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya

Jacobo Mendioroz · Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol

Gemma Flores‐Mateo · Hospital Sant Pau i Santa Tecla

Joan Deniel Rosanas · Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol

Abstract

Using a teledermatology service instead of face-to-face dermatology consultations could save 51,164 € per year (11.4 € per patient visited) in the county of Bages. Societal savings are the most significant.

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Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Digital Imaging in Medicine

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Published in: BMC Health Services Research

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 650-650

DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3464-4

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A cost savings analysis of asynchronous teledermatology compared to face-to-face dermatology in Catalonia

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