Access to pediatric healthcare remains limited for many families, with provider shortages, financial constraints, and geographical obstacles restricting access. Virtual healthcare (telehealth) represents a promising tool to address these gaps, yet its effectiveness in improving pediatric health outcomes remains underexplored. This study leverages a unique dataset combining data from the only pediatric-focused telehealth provider in the United States and the University of Michigan's National Neighborhood Data Archive (NaNDA) Health Care Services Data. By assessing telehealth's potential to enhance access and improve health outcomes for underserved children, this study aims to inform policies and practices that align with ACCI's mission to improve economic well-being and consumer health outcomes, identifying effective models for telehealth implementation in pediatric care.
