Effectiveness of Telemedicine Visits in Reducing 30‐Day Readmissions Among Patients With Heart Failure During the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Journal of the American Heart Association: Effectiveness of Telemedicine Visits in Reducing 30‐Day Readmissions Among Patients With Heart Failure During the COVID‐19 Pandemic

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that telehealth follow-up appointments can boost care for heart failure patients. The study found that patients who received telehealth follow-up had a lower 30-day readmission rate for hospitalization (15 percent) than patients with no follow-up care. The researchers concluded that telemedicine may provide a sustainable, cost-effective, and patient-centered approach for helping to reduce rehospitalization in patients with heart failure.