Comparative Effectiveness of Telehealth Versus In-Person Primary Care for the Adults Living with Intellectual Disabilities and Obesity: Insights of a Provider Shortage State in the United States

Findings suggest that telehealth primary care for individuals with obese adults with ID was associated with increasing odds of obesity counseling and timely communication after hospital discharge. The association between increased access to TCM and telehealth might generate more clinical revenues that can motivate providers to assure the care sustainability to these individuals. Both IDD and telehealth workforce training curriculum development and implementation are warranted for primary care providers who are not familiar with both IDD care and telehealth.