Diabetic eye disease (DED) is a leading cause of blindness in the world. Early detection and treatment of
DED have been shown to be both sight-saving and cost-effective
The United States is experiencing a decline in life expectancy despite high health care spending due to a multitude of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid epidemic, high burden of chronic disease, and systemic and structural inequities.
Academic medical practices serve a valuable role in caring for patients with complex needs and training future internists in the many biopsychosocial components of patient care.
The annual cost of hospital care services in the US has risen to over $1 trillion despite relatively worse health outcomes compared to similar nations.