COPD admissions halved by GP practice initiative (UK)

Excellent short report on two practices in Thetford (Norfolk-Suffolk border) which reduced COPD-related admissions from 110 in 2008/09 to 50 in 2009/10. This saved over £97,346 by cutting admission costs. COPD admissions halved by GP practice initiative. from Healthcare Republic. [This item doesn’t indicate that the team was using any telehealth – am trying to find out more. Ed Steve]