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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Outpatient Care: Visits Return to Prepandemic Levels, but Not for All Providers and Patients

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The Commonwealth Fund Website · 2020 · 41 citations · 0 references

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Public AffairsHealth Services AdministrationHealth Services ResearchAmbulatory Care UtilizationOutpatient Resource UtilizationPandemic ResponsePublic Health ResponseRetention In CareTelemedicineOutpatient Care UseOutpatient Care UtilizationOutpatient Treatment UtilizationOutpatient Visit FrequencyTelemedicine Platforms

Abstract

Early in COVID-19 pandemic, practices deferred visits and increased telemedicine use. Outpatient visits through October 10 show a return to prepandemic levels.