Cherry Ames Calling?
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The Avon Lady and the Fullerbrush Man may have moved to the internet, but the cheery Cherry Ames, Student Nurse, may become a fixture on our doorsteps. Seems house calls can reduce health care costs by 20-40%, compared with hospital treatment. Services can include urgent but not emergency care, as well as management of chronic and age-related illnesses. Technology, of course, is a critical partner -- and in some cases, health visits can be virtual. Great article in the NYT - "Hi, It's Your Doctor" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, an oncologist & professor who used to go on house calls with his own dad.
(September 6, 2013 - Op Ed)
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