The Impact of Telehealth Adoption During COVID-19 Pandemic on Patterns of Pediatric Subspecialty Care Utilization

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Disparities in use of telehealth at the onset of the COVID-19 public health emergency

Robert P. Pierce et al.

Summary: Differential use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic varies according to demographics, including age, race, residence, and payer.

JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE (2023)

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Article Computer Science, Information Systems

Ensuring full participation of people with disabilities in an era of telehealth

Rupa S. Valdez et al.

Summary: The widespread use of telehealth due to COVID-19 has the potential to worsen inequalities faced by people with disabilities. It is crucial to address design, implementation, and policy considerations to mitigate health inequities in the disability community.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION (2021)

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Disparities In Telehealth Use Among California Patients With Limited English Proficiency

Jorge A. Rodriguez et al.

Summary: The study found that patients with limited English proficiency have lower rates of telehealth use and that telehealth use is associated with increased emergency department use. Policy makers and clinicians need to focus on limited English proficiency as an important dimension to promote telehealth equity and decrease digital divides.

HEALTH AFFAIRS (2021)

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Article Endocrinology & Metabolism

The Rapid Transition to Telemedicine and Its Effect on Access to Care for Patients With Type 1 Diabetes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Daniel R. Tilden et al.

Summary: A study conducted during the pandemic found that rapid transition to telemedicine did not significantly impact access to diabetes care for most demographic groups, but lower rates of telemedicine visits were observed for non-English-speaking and Medicaid-insured pediatric patients.

DIABETES CARE (2021)

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Disparities in Audio-only Telemedicine Use Among Medicare Beneficiaries During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Ivy Benjenk et al.

Summary: During the pandemic, the use of audio-only telemedicine was substantial, and it was found to be only partially related to patient access to technology. There were certain disparities in the likelihood of being offered audio-only telemedicine among different demographic groups. Policymakers need to work on expanding programs that provide technology devices to disadvantaged communities and improving telemedicine infrastructure for providers.

MEDICAL CARE (2021)

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Rapid Transition to Telehealth and the Digital Divide: Implications for Primary Care Access and Equity in a Post-COVID Era

Ji E. Chang et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to telehealth as a prominent care delivery mode, but not all healthcare providers and patients are equally prepared for the digital revolution, which could exacerbate health access disparities in already marginalized communities.

MILBANK QUARTERLY (2021)

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Article Pediatrics

Telehealth: Improving Access to and Quality of Pediatric Health Care

Alison L. Curfman et al.

Summary: All children and adolescents should have access to quality healthcare regardless of their race, financial resources, or location. Disparities in availability and access to high-quality pediatric care persist in the United States due to economic, racial, and geographical factors, as well as limited availability of pediatric specialists. Robust telehealth coverage is crucial for improving access to pediatric care and services, especially for underprivileged populations.

PEDIATRICS (2021)

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Association Between Primary Care Payment Model and Telemedicine Use for Medicare Advantage Enrollees During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Brian W. Powers et al.

Summary: This cohort study explores the relationship between primary care payment models and telemedicine usage among Medicare Advantage enrollees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

JAMA HEALTH FORUM (2021)

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Article Surgery

Telemedicine in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Increasing Access to Surgical Care

Paige K. Dekker et al.

Summary: This study found that the widespread use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced disparities and increased access to healthcare. While drawbacks exist, the majority of literature suggests overwhelming benefits for patient experience and outcomes with telemedicine. Future research should focus on improving access, reducing technological barriers, and policy reform to promote the spread of telemedicine.

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Primary Care Visits at Four Academic Institutions in the Carolinas

Callie L. Brown et al.

Summary: The study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on pediatric primary care visits in April 2020 compared to April 2019, highlighting significant reductions in visits for both well and acute care in 2020. Patients who were black or Hispanic, younger, attending acute visits, or had private insurance were more likely to receive care in 2020.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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