Impact of Telemedicine on Health Expenditures During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan: Quasi-Experimental Study

    September 2025 in “ Journal of Medical Internet Research ”
    Hikaru Aihara, Ichiro Kawachi, Benjamin D. Sommers
    Studysummary This study in Japan found that increased telemedicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic was linked to a significant reduction in both inpatient and total health care expenditures, without negatively impacting health outcomes such as mortality or common chronic condition indicators.
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