2021 to 2022 saw decrease in telemedicine use in past 12 months
Jun 20, 2024
Among adults aged 65 years and older, those who only had Medicare were less likely to use telemedicine.
9.6 percent of medical visits took place via telehealth in 2021
Jun 03, 2024
The percentage of telehealth visits was higher for mental health than other clinicians.
High telehealth use tied to increased healthcare utilization, cost
May 14, 2024
Areas of high telehealth use also had more ambulatory care-sensitive hospitalizations.
Those with limited English proficiency face barriers to telehealth
May 09, 2024
A 2021 study shows less access to telehealth and worse reported experiences with video visits.
Four in 10 adults choose telemedicine visits
Mar 22, 2024
Telemedicine visits were less frequent among older patients (75 years and older), those who did not have internet access and people living in the Midwest. Audio-only visits were associated with older age.
Single mindfulness + compassion session aids mental health
Mar 15, 2024
Small delayed benefit seen for loneliness, but larger improvements seen in perceived stress
Yoga can effectively treat chronic low back pain
Feb 28, 2024
Benefits seen for pain intensity and flexion-relaxation phenomenon
In-person return visits increased after telemedicine primary care visits
Oct 17, 2023
Variation was seen in differences in follow-up office visits after index in-person versus telemedicine by specific medical condition.
Virtual care with nonusual physician tied to more emergency visits
Dec 27, 2023
The authors say that the findings suggest that virtual visits may be best when there is an existing clinical relationship.
Study looks at why internet cognitive therapy for depression is beneficial
Jul 10, 2023
The significant main effect was seen for absorption training but not for other factors, including activity scheduling and relaxation.