American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC): Impact of Telemedicine Use on Outpatient-Related Co2 Emissions

American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC): Impact of Telemedicine Use on Outpatient-Related Co2 Emissions The US health care system contributes to approximately 9 percent of domestic US greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change. By substituting for in-person visits, telemedicine may represent a means of emission avoidance. Researchers estimated between 4,075,065 and 7,489,486 kg of [...]

2025-05-26T14:26:29-04:00April 22nd, 2025|
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NEJM Catalyst: Decarbonizing Health Care: Measuring Carbon Footprint Impact of a National VA Telehealth Program

NEJM Catalyst: Decarbonizing Health Care: Measuring Carbon Footprint Impact of a National VA Telehealth Program Health care systems are increasingly recognizing the environmental harms generated by medical care and are seeking to reduce their carbon footprints. This study examined the Advanced Comprehensive Diabetes Care, an evidence-based telehealth program for diabetes patients in the U.S. [...]

2025-05-26T14:34:25-04:00April 16th, 2025|
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