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The rebound in visits is occurring across the U.S. The initial decrease in visits was most evident in the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Pacific regions.

Ateev Mehrotra,
Michael Chernew,
David Linetsky,
Hilary Hatch,
and David Cutler
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Outpatient Visits: Practices Are Adapting to the New Normal

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Among smaller practices — one to five clinicians — both the initial decline in visits in early March and the subsequent rebound in visits were smaller.

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The number of visits to ambulatory practices had declined nearly 60 percent by early April. Since that time, the numbers have rebounded substantially, though the rebound may be beginning to plateau.

The number of visits to ambulatory practices had declined nearly 60 percent by early April. Since that time, the numbers have rebounded substantially, though the rebound may be beginning to plateau.

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Publication Date: June 25, 2020