Telehealth Utilization for Prostate Cancer Management in the Veteran Affairs Healthcare System: A Study from 2016 to 2023 - Takeaways - MDSpire

Telehealth Utilization for Prostate Cancer Management in the Veteran Affairs Healthcare System: A Study from 2016 to 2023

  • By

  • Amin Nakhostin-Ansari

  • Zain Khera

  • Daniel Becker

  • Navid Dardashti

  • Stacy Loeb

  • Danil Makarov

  • Andrew Nicholson

  • Stephanie L. Orstad

  • Jerry Thomas

  • Leah L. Zullig

  • Scott E. Sherman

  • July 7, 2026

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    Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among males in the US, with significant disparities in care access affecting patient outcomes.

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    Telehealth has potential to enhance access to prostate cancer care, offering convenience and similar satisfaction to in-person visits.

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    The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased telehealth utilization in the US, highlighting its capabilities in addressing care needs.

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    The study utilized data from the Veterans Health Administration to assess telehealth utilization among Veterans diagnosed with prostate cancer.

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    Patient characteristics such as age, race, marital status, and rurality were evaluated to understand their association with telehealth utilization.

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Telehealth Utilization for Prostate Cancer Management in the Veteran Affairs Healthcare System: A Study from 2016 to 2023

  • by Amin Nakhostin-Ansari, Zain Khera, Daniel Becker, Navid Dardashti, Stacy Loeb, Danil Makarov, Andrew Nicholson, Stephanie L. Orstad, Jerry Thomas, Leah L. Zullig, Scott E. Sherman

  • July 7, 2026

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