Telemedicine Use and Outcomes Following Discharge From the Emergency Department, 2020-2022

The authors aimed to investigate the use of telemedicine for outpatient follow-up care after discharge from the emergency department and its association with return hospitalizations. They found that telemedicine was utilized by a small percentage of patients and did not lead to a higher risk of return hospitalization compared to in-person follow-up visits. The study suggests a need for targeted interventions to enhance telemedicine access for certain patient populations.