03/31/2026
A recent study examining postpartum care found that telehealth use was associated with higher follow-up rates and shorter time to care initiation.
Among Medicaid beneficiaries, telehealth users showed 100% initiation of postpartum care and earlier follow-up compared to non-users. Telehealth was also linked to reduced racial and urbanβrural disparities in care access.
However, challenges such as technology access, digital literacy, and appropriate care delivery remain.
π Read more: https://medtigo.com/news/telehealth-emerges-as-a-game-changer-for-postpartum-follow-up/