Examining the affordable connectivity program and telehealth use: a pilot survey of the affordable connectivity program, telehealth, video and audio visits in a racially diverse, lower-income population.

ABSTRACT: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) aimed to narrow the digital divide by providing discounted internet services for millions of low-income households during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined associations between enrollment in the ACP and Telehealth visits in a racially diverse low-income population. Data were obtained via a cross-sectional survey of 213 respondents. Three multivariable regression models examined associations between ACP and three dependent variables, separately: (i) Used telehealth in the past 12 months, (ii) Had 1 or more video visits/consults in the past 12 months, and (iii) Had 1 or more telephone visits/consults in the past 12 months. 41% of survey respondents identified as non-Hispanic Black individuals, 33% as non-Hispanic White individuals, and 22% a

SUBMITTER: Adepoju OE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11747251 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature