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Telemental Health Surge Reveals Racial Disparities in Access

1/18/2025

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Telemental health care for Medicaid beneficiaries with schizophrenia surged dramatically following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by Dr. Sharon-Lise Normand. Remarkably, most agencies achieved a 10% usage target in just 18 days. However, the study revealed troubling racial disparities, as minority groups faced slower access, especially during less severe pandemic phases.

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Telemental health care for Medicaid beneficiaries with schizophrenia surged dramatically following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by Dr. Sharon-Lise Normand. Remarkably, most agencies achieved a 10% usage target in just 18 days. However, the study revealed troubling racial disparities, as minority groups faced slower access, especially during less severe pandemic phases.