VCU analysis of millions of records reveals telehealth surge, persistent barriers to access
To understand the impact of the digital divide on modern healthcare, the VCU Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research supported a massive analysis of 21 million primary care visits. Led by Jong Hyung Lee, Ph.D., and Alex Krist, M.D., the study reveals that while telehealth use remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, persistent barriers like poverty and broadband access continue to limit its reach. The timing of the study is critical as emergency authorizations that allow Medicare to cover a broad range of telehealth services could expire in days.
From the Director: Reflecting on Impact and Resilience in 2025
Happy New Year, Wright Center Team! As we step into 2026, I find myself reflecting on what can only be described as an extraordinary year for the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Our theme for 2025 was Impact, and looking back at the data from our Evaluation team, the […]
VCU’s Wright Center Offers New Series to Help Researchers Communicate Their Impact
If you don’t share your research, who will? Groundbreaking work only achieves its full potential when it is shared effectively, allowing it to live outside the lab and change the world. To help scientists bridge the gap between academic study and real-world application, VCU’s Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research is proud to introduce […]
