This research aims to analyze how the COVID-19 pandemic affected telemedicine and in-person outpatient care delivery.
Cohort study design focusing on 16.7 million individuals with commercial or Medicare Advantage insurance in 2020.
Data collection on telemedicine usage and in-person outpatient visit trends throughout the year.
Significant increase in telemedicine visits compared to in-person visits during the pandemic period.
Trends indicate a shift in healthcare delivery preferences towards virtual appointments.
Abstract
This cohort study examines trends in the use of telemedicine and in-person outpatient visits in 2020 among a national sample of 16.7 million individuals with commercial or Medicare Advantage insurance.