JAMA Network Open: Comparison of Quality Performance Measures for Patients Receiving In-Person vs Telemedicine Primary Care in a Large Integrated Health System

JAMA Network Open: Comparison of Quality Performance Measures for Patients Receiving In-Person vs Telemedicine Primary Care in a Large Integrated Health System

A study found that virtual care methods can expand health care capabilities, performing on par or better than in-person care on most quality measures evaluated. Patients with telemedicine exposure in primary care had comparably better performance in 11 of 16 quality measures with statistically significant differences. The study examined whether quality of care among patients exposed to telemedicine differs from patients with only in-person office-based care. Researchers concluded that telehealth could augment care for various conditions, especially chronic diseases. The study also supplies information that could assist providers in determining an ideal ratio of in-person and telehealth visits.