LexisNexis Risk Solutions Adds Telehealth Adoption Insights to COVID-19 Data Resource Center

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LexisNexis Risk Solutions has introduced national telehealth trends to its COVID-19 Data Resource Center, showcasing a surge in telehealth adoption due to the pandemic. The insights, derived from extensive U.S. de-identified claims data, highlight significant increases in telehealth claims across various specialties from January to April 2020. These insights are crucial for providers navigating care delivery changes. The Resource Center also offers new demographic data on at-risk populations, aiding healthcare organizations and officials in resource allocation.

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• Introduction of national telehealth trending insights showcasing significant growth in telehealth adoption.
• Insights based on U.S. de-identified claims data provide valuable information for healthcare providers.
• Resource Center is available at no charge, enhancing access to critical data for healthcare organizations.

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• Providers have faced decreased patient services and elective surgeries due to COVID-19.

ATLANTA, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Health Care business of LexisNexis^® Risk Solutions has added national telehealth trending insights to its COVID-19 Data Resource Center revealing the exponential growth of telehealth adoption spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the company's vast repository of the U.S. de-identified claims data, the weekly insights demonstrate the changes in telehealth claim volumes nationwide compared to 2019, and the top changes in telehealth claim volumes by provider specialty.

The nationwide expansion of telehealth has helped providers and patients maintain continuity of care and support social distancing requirements. Communities have benefited from vital services that reduce potential care gaps and limit patient exposure to the COVID-19 virus. As LexisNexis Risk Solutions' snapshot graphic illustrates, March saw the largest increase in telehealth use from February to mid-April 2020 as compared to 2019. Specialties showing the highest telehealth claims percentage increases between January 2020 and April 19, 2020 were gastroenterology, orthopedic surgery, assistive therapy, urology, endocrinology, cardiology, anesthesiology, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and internal medicine.

"Providers have been heavily impacted by the decrease in patient services and elective surgeries during COVID-19," said Josh Schoeller, chief executive officer of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Health Care. "The new insights show providers the most current data to better understand the nuances of telehealth adoption both geographically and by specialty during the pandemic. This knowledge is critical as providers make decisions about care delivery via telehealth now and in the future."

In addition to the telehealth trending insights, LexisNexis Risk Solutions has added the following new attributes to the Resource Center's heat map identifying areas with at-risk populations and correlated gaps in provider coverage:

• Age and Comorbidities (i.e. high-risk populations) – rankings based on the population 60 years or older with two or more high-risk COVID-19 comorbidities, such as asthma and diabetes.
• Age, Comorbidities, and Socioeconomic – rankings based on the high-risk population combined with an associated socioeconomic risk factor, such as economic stability and access to transportation.
• Health Risks by Age & Condition – rankings based on the population 60 years or older with one specific underlying condition, including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, or lung disease.

The Resource Center – available to all healthcare providers at no charge – provides data-driven analytics that can be used by healthcare organizations, public health officials, and health researchers to understand the current areas of need and help allocate resources where they are most needed. To learn more, visit the LexisNexis Risk Solutions COVID-19 Data Resource Center.

About LexisNexis Risk Solutions 
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. We provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries including insurance, financial services, health care and government. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information-based and analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers across industries. For more information, please visit -1%26h%3D2837598270%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Frisk.lexisnexis.com%252F%26a%3Dwww.risk.lexisnexis.com&a=www.risk.lexisnexis.com" rel="nofollow">www.risk.lexisnexis.com and -1%26h%3D95624648%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.relx.com%252F%26a%3Dwww.relx.com&a=www.relx.com" rel="nofollow">www.relx.com.  

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FAQ

What insights did LexisNexis add to the COVID-19 Data Resource Center related to telehealth?

LexisNexis added national telehealth trending insights, revealing significant increases in telehealth claims during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How has telehealth adoption changed according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions?

Telehealth adoption has surged during the pandemic, with notable increases in claims across various specialties from January to April 2020.

What demographic data is being provided by LexisNexis in the Resource Center?

The Resource Center includes data on at-risk populations based on age, comorbidities, and socioeconomic factors.

Is the LexisNexis COVID-19 Data Resource Center free to access?

Yes, the Resource Center is available to all healthcare providers at no charge.

Who is the CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Health Care?

Josh Schoeller is the CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Health Care.