Telehealth vs In-Person Outpatient Mental Health Service Use and Spending Among Medicare Beneficiaries From 2019 to 2023

JAMA Network Open 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ryan K. McBain, Jonathan Cantor, Rose Kerber, Cheryl L. Damberg, Christopher Whaley
DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.52239
Cited by: 1
References: 5

Abstract

This cross-sectional study identifies patterns of telehealth utilization and spending for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and posttraumatic stress disorder before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation COVID-19 and Mental Health Digital Mental Health Interventions

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA Network Open
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
e2552239–e2552239
Publication date
5 January 2026
Language
EN