Adults with osteoarthritis who took part in a digital musculoskeletal program had lower rates of knee and hip arthroplasty at 12 months vs those using traditional care.
A direct-to-consumer telemedicine service resulted in lower per-episode unit costs for care within 7 days and only marginally increased the use of services overall.
This article describes the approach that a large primary care group at risk for value-based payments chose to deploy in managing clinical and financial outcomes of knee osteoarthritis jointly with orthopedic surgeons.
This report describes how overall pediatric emergency department visits decreased in 2020, 2021, and January 2022 compared with 2019 but COVID-19 visits predominated.
What is already known about this topic?
During March 29–April 25, 2020, U.S. emergency department (ED) visits declined by 42% after the declaration of a national emergency for COVID-19 on March 13, 2020. The number of ED visits increased by July 2020 but remain below prepandemic levels.
What is added by this report?
ED visits during December 2020–January 2021 were 25% lower than during the same months the year before. Higher proportions of ED patients are seeking care for mental and behavioral health–related concerns, especially pediatric patients.
What are the implications for public health practice?
Efforts to ensure public understanding of the importance of seeking guidance and emergency care for acute and mental or behavioral health conditions are necessary.