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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.

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.

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.