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Telehealth and Clinical Trials: Increasing Diversity and Addressing Social Determinants of Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified many existing disparities within the United States health care system, including those related to clinical trial processes. The increased use of telehealth to improve access to care for all individuals may have the ability to decrease disparities in clinical trial research. According to a press release from Dr. Harsha Rajasimha, founder and CEO of Jeeva Informatics, a lack of diversity in clinical trial participants has been a long-standing issue, with some trials 80-90% white and underrepresenting communities of color, women, children, the LGBTQ+ community, and those that live in rural areas.

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