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JAMA Network Open: Antibiotic Receipt for Pediatric Telemedicine Visits With Primary Care vs Direct-to-Consumer Vendors

JAMA Network Open: Antibiotic Receipt for Pediatric Telemedicine Visits With Primary Care vs Direct-to-Consumer Vendors Research from the University of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) found that telemedicine visits conducted for children with primary care providers (PCPs) are associated with fewer antibiotic prescriptions than telemedicine visits with virtual-only direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies. The findings highlight the importance of supporting integrated telemedicine [...]

Alliance for Connected Care2024-09-05T15:31:07-04:00March 14th, 2024|

The Telemedicine Experience in Primary Care Practices in the United States

Annals of Family Medicine: The Telemedicine Experience in Primary Care Practices in the United States The need to rapidly implement telemedicine in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic was addressed differently by various practices. Using qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with primary care practice leaders, the researchers of this study identified four overarching themes, [...]

Alliance for Connected Care2023-06-05T15:33:23-04:00May 24th, 2023|

Health Care Disruption

American Hospital Association: Health Care Disruption An American Hospital Association (AHA) report examines seven of the biggest disruptors to enter the primary care space. Specifically, the report highlights Walmart's telemedicine work, which emphasizes convenience in making care appointments. Additionally, Walmart offers tele-behavioral health services.

Alliance for Connected Care2023-04-24T12:54:44-04:00February 21st, 2023|

Patient Satisfaction with Medical and Social Concerns Addressed During Telemedicine Visits

Cureus: Patient Satisfaction with Medical and Social Concerns Addressed During Telemedicine Visits Assessing patient satisfaction with this mode of health care delivery is an important metric of success as it is broadly implemented across various settings. This study assesses patient satisfaction with the medical and social aspects of the care they receive via [...]

Alliance for Connected Care2023-01-24T13:14:04-04:00December 14th, 2022|

Has Increased Telehealth Access During COVID-19 Led to Over-Utilization of Primary Care?

Nature: Has Increased Telehealth Access During COVID-19 Led to Over-Utilization of Primary Care? Over two years into the pandemic, the question of whether telehealth will lead to an increase in primary care utilization and spending has been met with contradictory answers. One study sought to examine whether there was a change in primary care utilization [...]

Alliance for Connected Care2023-01-24T13:11:01-04:00December 13th, 2022|

JAMA Network Open: Antibiotic Receipt for Pediatric Telemedicine Visits With Primary Care vs Direct-to-Consumer Vendors

The Telemedicine Experience in Primary Care Practices in the United States

Health Care Disruption

Patient Satisfaction with Medical and Social Concerns Addressed During Telemedicine Visits

Has Increased Telehealth Access During COVID-19 Led to Over-Utilization of Primary Care?

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