Telehealth & Health Information Technology 

IHPI Briefs: Leading voices on telehealth and health IT policy issues

An evaluation of telehealth use by Medicare beneficiaries in 2020

As telehealth use surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding its use for outpatient evaluation and the extent it continues to serve as a substitute for in-person care are important analyses. This brief examines national Medicare claims data to better understand whether the use of telehealth led to an increase in the overall volume of outpatient evaluation and management services delivered to Medicare beneficiaries.

Telehealth Use in Michigan During COVID-19

U-M researchers analyze the relationship between virtual care adoption among primary care practices and emergency department visits or hospitalizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Behavioral Health Provider Experiences with Telehealth During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted state and federal policy changes that enabled behavioral health providers to rapidly shift from in-person to telehealth visits to continue treating clients. This IHPI brief examines Michigan providers’ experiences with virtual care and outlines policy considerations.

A Closer Look: Telehealth Research and Innovation

Research in telehealth at IHPI uses novel approaches to improve healthcare access, enhance the patient experience, and reduce costs. Learn how IHPI researchers are rigorously evaluating telehealth policies and telehealth programs to determine population-level impact on healthcare costs, quality, access and patient experience.

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