As soon as COVID-19 hit, there was a massive jump in telemedicine visits. A Centers for Disease Control study found that in March 2020 there was a 154%
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As soon as COVID-19 hit, there was a massive jump in telemedicine visits. A Centers for Disease Control study found that in March 2020 there was a 154% increase compared to the previous year.
Now it’s clear the coronavirus has dramatically changed the way Americans get medical care. But some of these virtual options remain out of reach for the most vulnerable populations, like seniors.
Telemedicine encompasses many kinds of services: video calls, text messages, phone calls, health trackers and more. Dr. James Marcian, director of the UC Davis Center for Health and Technology, says it can be an equalizer or not.