Medicine Research: How Billing for Secure Messages Impacts Patients and Physicians
Bills for secure messages may reshape patient-physician dynamics, as recent medicine research shows. A research letter published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on October 15 outlines how charging for secure communication can influence patient expectations. This shift is particularly significant amidst ongoing discussions in health science about the accessibility and affordability of health services.
Research Insights
Recent studies indicate that patients may perceive a value difference in communication when billed for secure messages. Health research suggests that this could lead to altered relationships between patients and physicians as financial considerations come into play.
Implications for Patient Care
- Patient-Physician Relationship
- Altered Communication Dynamics
- Shift in Patient Expectations
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