digital pre‑anesthesia assessment
Your Smart Elective Surgery Prep Is Bleeding Your Wallet
Digital and smartphone-based pre-anesthesia tools can streamline elective surgery prep, but they also introduce hidden costs that can strain patients' wallets. By automating risk checks, syncing wearables, and enabling remote data collection, these platforms promise efficiency while raising new financial questions. In 2024, a multi-site study showed a 35%