ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF TELEMEDICINE TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION ON HEALTHCARE EXPENDITURE: EFFICIENCY AND COST ANALYSIS

This scientific article is dedicated to the economic evaluation of the impact of telemedicine technology implementation on healthcare expenditures. In the context of growing interest in the development of telemedicine as an innovative form of medical service provision, particular attention is paid to the analysis of the effectiveness and cost of such technologies. The article provides a review of existing literature on the topic, describes research methods, and presents empirical data and case studies allowing for an analysis of the influence of telemedicine technologies on healthcare economic indicators. The research results enable conclusions to be drawn regarding the potential benefits and risks of telemedicine implementation, as well as to formulate recommendations for healthcare policy development and further research in this area