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Differences in the Use of Telephone and Video Telemedicine Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rodriguez, J.A., Betancourt, J.R., Sequist, T.D., Ganguili, L.

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Peer Review Study

Data Collection and Analysis
Healthcare Access and Quality
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Outside U.S.
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Data Collection and Reporting

This study used data from Mass General Brigham in Boston, Mass., to identify the drivers of differences in use of telemedicine and telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results found that Hispanic adults older than 65 with limited English proficiency were more likely to experience a digital divide in health care.

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Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity

Priority Population(s)

Adults Aged 65 and Older, Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx

Setting(s) of Implementation

Clinical

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2021