Inflammatory Bowel Disease Hospitalizations Are Similar for Patients Receiving Televisit-Delivered Outpatient Care and Those Receiving Traditional In-Person Care (AJG)

A recent study found that telehealth-delivered outpatient care for veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was not associated with an increased risk of IBD-related hospitalizations. Analyzing data from 534 patients with IBD, the study showed that a higher percentage of televisit-based care (via video or phone) was linked to a slightly reduced likelihood of hospitalization. These findings suggest that telehealth can be an effective and safe option for managing complex chronic conditions like IBD.