AJMC November 7, 2024
Skylar Jeremias

Key Takeaways

  • Telehealth was associated with reduced low-value cervical cancer screenings and thyroid tests, suggesting it can decrease unnecessary care without compromising quality.
  • The study analyzed Medicare claims from 2019 to 2022, involving 577,928 beneficiaries across 2552 primary care practices in Michigan.
  • High telehealth use practices showed significant increases in telehealth visits and decreases in in-person visits, indicating a shift in care delivery.
  • Limitations include a focus on select low-value services and a sample limited to Michigan, highlighting the need for further national research.

A study finds that telehealth does not lead to an increase in wasteful, low-value care and may even reduce unnecessary tests and procedures.

Telehealth does not increase low-value care and, in some cases, may...

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Topics: Digital Health, Primary care, Provider, Survey / Study, Technology, Telehealth, Trends
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