The Growing Phenomenon of “Virtual-First” Primary Care
David C. Whitehead, Ateev Mehrotra
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses the potential benefits and risks of emerging health plan models in which patients receive most of their primary care needs via telehealth services instead of in-person physician visits.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineTelehealthPrimary carePrimary health carePlan (archaeology)PhenomenonTelemedicineNursingHealth careMedical emergencyFamily medicineEnvironmental healthEconomic growthHistoryEconomicsPhysicsArchaeologyPopulationQuantum mechanicsTelemedicine and Telehealth Implementation