THE CONNECTION SPHERE

        This study analyzed the cost-effectiveness of telehealth versus in-person primary care visits for people with Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Disorders (ADRD) in Nevada. Using a 10-year Markov model, researchers evaluated costs, emergency visits, hospitalizations, and caregiver burden across different racial and geographic groups. Telehealth was found to be especially cost-effective for rural residents, saving up to $320.93 per year, and also showed moderate savings for urban non-Hispanic White individuals. However, urban racial minorities experienced better outcomes with in-person care. The study emphasizes the need for workforce and caregiver training to reduce healthcare disparities and improve equity in underserved areas.