Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, MPH
Articles
Addressing Virtual Care Disparities for Patients With Limited English Proficiency
With increased use of virtual care due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following recommendations address disparities for patients with limited English proficiency.
The Role of Race, Ethnicity, and Language in Care Transitions
Diverse patients experience disparities in care transitions. A survey of 224 patients showed differences by race, ethnicity, and language in technology access and in patient worries post discharge.
Differences in the Use of Telephone and Video Telemedicine Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, we found lower use of video vs telephone visits among older, Black, Hispanic, and Spanish-speaking patients, driven largely by clinician and practice factors.
