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Equity Gaps in Telehealth Use to Manage Chronic Conditions During COVID-19

Bustamante, A.V., Silver, J., Martinez, L.E., Anaya, Y., Malagon, J., Santos, N.B., Beltran, L.F., Mota, A.B., Rich, J.

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Peer Review Study

Organizational Change/ Development
Healthcare Access and Quality
Social and Community Context
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Outside U.S.
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Data Collection and Reporting

This report investigates the relationship between patient race and ethnicity in the use of in-person and telehealth vists for chronic conditions prior to and after a stay-at-home order in California on March 19th, 2020. Findings advocate for investing in telehealth navigation support, hybrid approaches, technological accessibility and digital literacy, and education for providers on the role of race and ethnicity in telehealth delivery.

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Outcomes of Interest

Reduction of Health Disparities

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Setting(s) of Implementation

Clinical

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Implementation Period

2023