Findings reveal lower telehealth utilization for substance use treatment among racial minorities and in rural areas, highlighting barriers to access.
Shifts to telehealth were less common for SUD than MH appointments. Rates differed by race and ethnicity. Telehealth was underutilized by those in less populated areas. Research to identify barriers for telehealth services and strategies to ensure telehealth equity in the present day are needed.
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