Study: Adding podiatric services results in better preventive care and lower costs

When healthcare systems incorporate podiatric services, it can decrease healthcare costs, hospitalizations and patient falls, according to a new study by the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. Incorporating podiatric care may lower healthcare costs for patients with diabetes by $510 million and also lower costs for obese patients by $1.1 billion over one year, according to the Navigant Consulting study, commissioned by the NYSPMA.

When healthcare systems incorporate podiatric services, it can decrease healthcare costs, hospitalizations and patient falls, according to a new study by the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. Incorporating podiatric care may lower healthcare costs for patients with diabetes by $510 million and also lower costs for obese patients by $1.1 billion over one year, according to the Navigant Consulting study, commissioned by the NYSPMA.

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Study: Adding podiatric services results in better preventive care and lower costs