Downstream Healthcare Use Associated with Primary Care In-Person and Telemedicine Visits in 2022 - Takeaways - MDSpire

Downstream Healthcare Use Associated with Primary Care In-Person and Telemedicine Visits in 2022

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  • Eva Chang

  • Amanda Luff

  • Thomas Moen

  • Edmund Fernandez

  • Rasha Khatib

  • May 4, 2026

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    Telemedicine usage surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 40% of ambulatory visits being telehealth at its peak.

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    Recent studies indicate that telemedicine may lead to lower medication prescribing and higher follow-up healthcare use compared to in-person visits.

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    Disadvantaged patients, including older adults and those with lower income, showed less engagement with telemedicine services.

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    This study analyzed healthcare utilization outcomes based on primary care visit modality, including prescriptions and follow-up visits.

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    The research utilized a large healthcare system's data to assess the impact of telemedicine on patient care in a real-world setting.

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Downstream Healthcare Use Associated with Primary Care In-Person and Telemedicine Visits in 2022

  • by Eva Chang, Amanda Luff, Thomas Moen, Edmund Fernandez, Rasha Khatib

  • May 4, 2026

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