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Health strategy could save W. Va. $1B

West Virginia’s health care system could save over $1. 1 billion by going digital and centralizing patient care, according to a first-of-its-kind report presented to lawmakers Monday. Those savings would be seen not just by government agencies, but by private insurers and policyholders, who could benefit directly in the form of lower premiums. The report should lend urgency to some initiatives that have already begun, like electronic medical records and prescriptions, according to the groups behind its creation. “It really is remarkable to consider the savings available from options that are, basically, low-hanging fruit,” said Perry Bryant, executive director of West read more