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