Using Translational Research to Support the Evolution of Virtual Care
- With the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), the conversations surrounding virtual care have shifted. Organizations are less concerned with the rapid deployment of telehealth, instead turning their attention to assessing the value of virtual care and ensuring health equity. As telehealth use skyrocketed, it became clear that telehealth access was unequal across racial...
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