The Government could save £1.2bn over a five year period if the take up of telehealth increases. Paul Burlow, the Care Minister, wants to see three million patients with long-term conditions to self-monitor rather than have to go to see a medical professional. Burlow said that the Government was working with health professionals to help local authorities find the money to invest in telehealth. He is not looking for a top-down approach, but instead wants local purchasers to make the decisions. He raised the possibility of deferred payment on a monthly contract plan, rather like people paying for consumer mobile services.
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