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