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Telehealth Basics - ATA

(8 days ago) WEBSeveral studies have examined the effects of telehealth utilization in vulnerable populations. 3 Early evidence has shown that disadvantaged communities were challenged with limited technological literacy and need for immediate medical attention …

https://www.americantelemed.org/resource/why-telemedicine/

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The Impact of Telehealth Implementation on Underserved …

(1 days ago) WEBThrough a cross-sectional analysis comparing 2019 clinic visits with 2020 telehealth visits at the UMass Memorial Medical Center, we demonstrate specialty-specific changes in patient demographics, including a younger population, fewer non-English-speaking patients, and a relative preservation of minority, Medicaid, and Medicare patients among

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33826411/

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Telehealth and Health Disparities Agency for Healthcare …

(5 days ago) WEBTelehealth can help address disparities in access to healthcare services and health outcomes. As its utility becomes increasingly evident, so do its challenges regarding serving the needs of vulnerable populations in the United States. Two main areas that remain particularly challenging are differential access of connectivity to the internet

https://www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/teledx-5.html

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Advancing equity in challenging times: A qualitative study …

(3 days ago) WEBQuantitative studies on telehealth during the pandemic show lower use among vulnerable groups. 37–39 We define vulnerable populations according to the definition by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as populations disproportionately affected by disasters and adverse events (e.g. low-income, limited …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20552076241233148

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The Impact of Telehealth Implementation on Underserved …

(2 days ago) WEBA unique and sudden need for virtual medical visits created by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to an unprecedented expansion of telemedicine across nearly all medical specialties in the United States. In addition to providing essential medical services during the pandemic, telemedicine has the …

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/tmj.2020.0525

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Research roundup: How telehealth can be used to …

(Just Now) WEBThe survey found that 83% of respondents had used at least one modality (including telephone) but just 50% of individuals had used modalities other than the phone to interact with a physician. Women …

https://www.apaservices.org/practice/ce/expert/telehealth-population-disparities

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Telehealth for Chronic Disease Management Among …

(Just Now) WEBTelehealth will continue to be a health delivery option; thus we recommend that strategies are enacted to educate, and resources are provided to promote equity among Non-Hispanic Black patients. C., Shang, D. Telehealth for Chronic Disease Management Among Vulnerable Populations. J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities …

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40615-023-01588-4

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Permanently expanding telehealth access will improve public …

(8 days ago) WEBThe benefits of expanded telehealth implementation are as numerous as they are clear. Telehealth allows physicians to boost continuity of care by extending access outside of normal clinic hours, while reducing the impact of physician shortages among underserved populations and those in rural areas.

https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/permanently-expanding-telehealth-access-will-improve-public-health

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Project MUSE - Telehealth Use and Access to Care for Underserved

(5 days ago) WEBAfter the pandemic, telehealth could once again be an opportunity to supplement access to care, including for vulnerable populations, particularly if telehealth policies enacted during the pandemic are made permanent as hundreds of health-related organizations are advocating. 30 However, this will also require sustained efforts to …

https://muse.jhu.edu/article/882025

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Trends and Disparities in Pandemic Telehealth Use among People …

(6 days ago) WEBThis Issue Brief explores telehealth use for people and Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities and examines questions on the use of audio-only telehealth during the second and third years of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The study used data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) COVID-19 2021 …

https://www.aspe.hhs.gov/reports/pandemic-telehealth-use-people-disabilities

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Supporting access to telehealth for vulnerable populations

(1 days ago) WEBSupporting access to telehealth for vulnerable populations. Kaiser Permanente grants help fund community organizations working to expand virtual care services for people with low incomes and who have no health care insurance. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the nonprofit So Others Might Eat, known as SOME, was …

https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/commitments-and-impact/healthy-communities/news/supporting-access-to-telehealth-for-vulnerable-populations

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Telehealth Basics - ATA

(8 days ago) WEBTelehealth and virtual care can increase access to care for rural communities, underserved and vulnerable patient populations, and to individuals unable to secure in-person care, ensuring that everyone has access to safe, effective, and …

https://www.americantelemed.org/resource/why-telemedicine/

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Exploring the role of telehealth in providing equitable healthcare …

(8 days ago) WEBThe COVID 19 pandemic resulted in widespread telehealth implementation. Existent health disparities were widened, with under-represented minorities (URM) disproportionately affected by COVID. In this study, we assess the role of telehealth in improving access to care in the URMs and vulnerable populations.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1357633X221113711

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Improving access to telehealth Telehealth.HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WEBCall patients ahead of telehealth visits to confirm they are able to attend. Find out if they are comfortable with and have access to the necessary technology. When possible, provide an option to have the visit by phone (landline) if needed. Before a phone appointment be sure to check billing policies and ensure you follow HIPAA regulations.

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/providers/health-equity-in-telehealth/improving-access-to-telehealth

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Role of Telehealth Use in Chronic Care Management and Disparity

(2 days ago) WEBIncorporating telehealth into MCC management should mitigate, not exacerbate, the existing documented health disparities among vulnerable populations. 21–24 While there existed some evidence on telehealth use disparity, the evidence regarding telehealth's effect on care outcomes and the disparities in the benefits of …

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/tmj.2023.0691

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Telemedicine and Vulnerable Populations Telemedicine and e …

(2 days ago) WEBInteragency cooperation in the twilight of the great society: Telemedicine, NASA, and the Papago Nation. J Pol History 2020; 32:25–51. 3. Aday LA. Who are the vulnerable? In: At Risk in America: The Health and Health Care Needs of Vulnerable Populations in the United States, 2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 1991: 1–15.

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/tmj.2021.29060.crd

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Telehealth Expansion and Medicare Beneficiaries’ Care Quality and

(8 days ago) WEBKey Points. Question Was telehealth use associated with quality, access, and cost of care outcomes for fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries during the COVID-19 telehealth expansion?. Findings This cohort study compared 3436 hospital service areas (including approximately 30 million Medicare beneficiaries) with different levels of …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2818640

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How telehealth is boosting care access among NYC’s homeless …

(Just Now) WEBMay 14, 2024 - Though telehealth has the potential to significantly expand healthcare access, social determinants of health (SDOH) challenges like housing insecurity can hinder this access, depriving already vulnerable populations of much-needed healthcare services.However, initiatives supported by healthcare provider organizations …

https://mhealthintelligence.com/features/how-telehealth-is-boosting-care-access-among-nycs-homeless-population

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How does telehealth improve access to care for vulnerable …

(Just Now) WEBVulnerable populations such as elderly adults, at-risk HIV patients, and those in rural areas can benefit from telehealth services such as video chat and at-home diagnostics. Ash Wellness is the leading at-home diagnostics provider, offering innovative tools and end-to-end solutions for clients to launch and manage national testing programs.

https://www.poweredbyash.com/blog-posts/telehealth-improve-access-to-care-for-vulnerable-populations

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2023 Telehealth Report Washington State Department of Health

(5 days ago) WEBPublic health departments can serve a critical role in telehealth and using technology to improve people's health. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) published a report that looks at telehealth practices across Washington, the telehealth policy landscape, and the future of telehealth. The report includes input from more than 50 …

https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/telehealth/2023-telehealth-report

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Disparities in telephone and video telehealth engagement during …

(3 days ago) WEBIn the initial months of the pandemic, multiple medical centers reported that vulnerable populations were less likely to access telemedicine after they had shifted a majority of care delivery to remote platforms. 6–8 However, these studies analyzed data from an unstable period in March through May 2020, when telehealth was growing …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8496485/

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Populations & Vulnerabilities Tracking Program CDC

(Just Now) WEBThe Tracking Network's population characteristics and vulnerabilities data can be used for the following actions. Identifying populations likely to be at risk for acute and chronic illnesses. Identifying locations where exposures to different environmental chemicals may happen. Assessing a community's preparedness and potential impacts …

https://www.cdc.gov/environmental-health-tracking/php/data-research/populations-vulnerabilities.html

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Abortion policy is changing every day. Minors are the most …

(5 days ago) WEBAdults are more likely to be able to travel to another state or access care through telehealth or online options. Its recent study out last month on the characteristics of adolescents obtaining abortions in the US concluded that this population is “more vulnerable” than adults, and that adolescents navigate unique barriers to both

https://psc.isr.umich.edu/news/abortion-policy-is-changing-every-day-minors-are-the-most-vulnerable-and-the-least-understood/

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