Increased telehealth use in primary care practices is linked to reduced rates of low-value cervical cancer screening and thyroid testing, according to a study using Medicare fee-for-service claims data. High telehealth utilization was associated with lower rates of these specific low-value care services, suggesting telehealth can help deliver primary care services without unnecessary or wasteful care. The study did not find a significant association between telehealth use and most other low-value care services. The researchers recommend further research on a national level to understand the impact of telehealth on low-value care in primary care settings. The study was led by Terrence Liu, MD, MS, at the University of Michigan and published in JAMA Network Open.
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Telehealth Reduces Low-Value Care in Primary Care
