The COVID-19 Pandemic and Access to Selected Ambulatory Care Services Among Populations With Severely Uncontrolled Diabetes and Hypertension in Massachusetts.
Victoria M NielsenGlory SongLea Susan OjamaaRuth P BlodgettCatherine M RocchioJena N PennockPublished in: Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974) (2022)
Access to selected diabetes and hypertension services declined sharply during the pandemic among populations with severely uncontrolled disease. Although telehealth is an important strategy, ensuring equity in access is essential. Telehealth hybrid models can also minimize disruptions in care.