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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.

A study on palliative care for advanced lung cancer patients shows that telehealth can match in-person visits in improving quality of life and patient satisfaction. These findings support the broader implementation of telehealth in oncology.

The rise of telepsychiatry during the pandemic has increased ADHD diagnoses in adults, yet challenges remain in ensuring thorough evaluations and compliance with evolving prescribing regulations.

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.

Telephone triage nursing uses established protocols and critical thinking to assess patient needs remotely, reducing unnecessary ED visits and improving care coordination.