Cost Effectiveness of Using Low-Bandwidth Video-Teleconferencing in the Neuropsychology Service at Naval Medical Center San Diego
Abstract
An increasing number of health care specialties are now using tele-medicine to deliver health care. This paper reviewed the use of low bandwidth equipment (LBE) in the Neuropsychology Service at Naval Medical Center San Diego and revealed that use of LBE for assessment was cost effective. The use of LiBE not only decreased cost, but also increased access while maintaining the quality of health care delivered. Cost was decreased as the neuropsychologist interviewed patients with the LBE, avoiding unnecessary TAD/TDY costs. Using the relatively inexpensive LBE which did not need costly communication lines or expensive hardware also decreased costs. Access to neuropsychology services increased because unnecessary trips to San Diego were avoided.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA372276
Entities
People
- Caroline V. De Lizo
Organizations
- Naval Medical Center San Diego