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Various Clinical Cases Fail to Benefit from Telehealth

July 14, 2023 - A new study from the University of Texas at Austin indicates that despite the fact that telehealth can help lower costs and reduce the need for emergency room (ER) visits, these benefits only apply to certain conditions. Although telehealth use was growing prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, its uptake during that period has made it an essential part...

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