Journal of General Internal Medicine: Patterns of Telemedicine Use in Primary Care for People with Dementia in the Post-Pandemic Period There was a large increase in telemedicine among people with dementia in the post-pandemic period at primary care sites. Those with longer drives to clinic and the oldest patients were most likely to use [...]
BMC Primary Care: Telemedicine in Primary Care of Older Adults This study found that telemedicine was beneficial for people with limited mobility, reducing their exposure to potentially high-risk environments. Health care professionals reported that most older adults did not consider a phone consultation as a medical act. Older adults were open to a hybrid approach, [...]
Journal of General Internal Medicine: Impact of a Remote Primary Care Telehealth Staffing Model on Primary Care Access in the Veterans Health Administration The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented the Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) program to fill staffing gaps in primary care (PC) clinics via telemedicine and maintain veterans’ health care access. This study [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]