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MARCH 26, 2025

Integrating Telehealth Prevents Unnecessary ED Visits, Study Finds


Originally published by our sister publication Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News

PHILADELPHIA—An on-demand telehealth program redirected an overwhelming 90% of gastrointestinal-related emergency department visits, expanding access to care and saving money, during a recent pilot study.

“Digestive disorders represent the leading cause of treat and release from U.S. ERs, resulting in significant healthcare expenditures,” said Naresh Gunaratnam, MD, of MNGI Digestive Health, in