The state of Minnesota just launched it pilot sites for online virtual care. Patients will utilize Microsoft's HealthVault to upload medical information and then be able to speak with doctors, nurses, etc. as opposed to going to the actual doctor's office or clinic. This new medical model challenges many of what believe should be fundamental in healthcare (e.g. true face-to-face doctor patient interaction). However, the cost savings with a virtual model are evident and make the transition possibly inevitable.
How will health open source systems respond to this? Are there virtual open source health systems already in place? If so, building upon open source software for international public health needs, virtual care could enhance public health one step further. Those in developing countries could have consultations done on a virtual platform, allowing some of the most experienced in specific fields addressing issues around the globe that they are best familiar with. Virtual care surely opens doors to the possibilities in healthcare now.
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