Implementation of this technological solution can enable a second transformation - replacement of the physician-based workforce at the frontline with non-physician healthcare workers (NHPWs), so that physicians can focus on patients who need care that cannot be provided by the former.
Optimal use of this technology-aided task-shifting will require giving limited prescription rights to NHPWs so that the patient does not have to make an extra visit to the physician simply to get a prescription.
NHPTV received the merit award for Station of the Year and NHPTV's Web site,
nhpw.org, was recognized with a merit award for its comprehensive scope.