visits

Report: As ambulatory visits fell in California, kids saw steeper declines than adults

In late March 2020, ambulatory visit volumes fell by more than 50% compared to pre-pandemic levels in California, according to a report by the state's largest nonprofit health information network. Declines in visits were greater among children and adolescents than adults, which is "concerning," the CEO of the HIN said.

By Anuja Vaidya

Hospitals

Report: Fewer, but sicker, patients came to the ED during the pandemic

A recent report from the Epic Health Research Network shows that amid a steep drop in emergency department visits during the Covid-19 pandemic, there was an increase in the number of ED patients who needed to be hospitalized.

By Anuja Vaidya