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Telemedicine and health disparities: Association between the area deprivation index and primary care telemedicine utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mina OstovariZugui ZhangVishal PatelClaudine T Jurkovitz
Published in: Journal of clinical and translational science (2023)
Patients who resided in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods mainly relied on phone consultations for telemedicine visits with their primary care provider. Patient-level interventions are essential for achieving equitable access to digital healthcare, particularly for low-income individuals.
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