Provider‐to‐Provider Telemedicine for Sepsis Is Used Less Frequently in Communities with High Social Vulnerability

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Discusses how sepsis impacts rural and other community types and the role of provider-to-provider emergency department (ED)-based telehealth consultation (tele-ED) to address sepsis in these communities. Analyzes data from 1,191 patients treated for sepsis in rural, Midwestern EDs and the prevalence of utilizing tele-ED. Includes data breakdowns according to demographics, health conditions, provider type, hospital type, and county type.

Kevin J Tu, J Priyanka Vakkalanka, Uche E Okoro, et al.

Journal of Rural Health, 41(1)

2025

Emergency department and urgent care services · Health conditions · Health disparities · Hospitals · Specialty care · Statistics and data