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Integrating telehealth into opioid treatment programs drastically improves hepatitis C cure rates, particularly among underserved populations, by facilitating seamless access to DAAs and continuous follow-up care.

Telemedicine significantly enhances patient access to care by offering a wide range of services from general health to specialized treatments, all at potentially lower costs compared to traditional visits.

Telemental health (TMH) usage among racially minoritized youth dropped significantly from 62% to 51% between 2019 and 2020, highlighting urgent disparities in access and the need for systemic reforms.

Higher telehealth use correlates with increased healthcare utilization and costs, indicating that while telehealth improves access, it may also lead to higher rates of ambulatory care-sensitive hospitalizations.

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Walmart’s decision to close its health clinics reflects deep-seated challenges in the primary care sector, particularly in economically sustaining such models in low-income areas.