While telehealth has increased rapidly during the pandemic, we found relatively low rates of use overall in the low-income sample (roughly 30% for the year), with a trend to suggest that rates may be lower among Black and Latinx individuals, although it did not reach statistical significance. 24 Structural barriers, such as lack of broadband internet, lack of usable devices, and language barriers, have been identified as contributors to this disparity, and addressing these sources of inequity should be a focus for policy makers. 25 Furthermore, there are concerns that safety net clinic
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COVID-19-Related Insurance Coverage Changes and Disparities in Access to Care Among Low-Income US Adults in 4 Southern States.
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