TY - JOUR
AU - B. Bisset
AU - T. Shriram
AU - M. Davuluri
AU - H. Azar
AU - J. Beilan
AU - R. Amin
AU - J. Houman
A1 - 
AB - Men's health, particularly in the domain of urology, faces significant challenges in access to care, patient outcomes, and cost efficiency. Despite advances in medical treatment, conditions such as prostate cancer remain a leading cause of cancer-related death among men, with African American men disproportionately affected at twice the mortality rate of other groups. Compounding these challenges is a critical shortage of urologists, with 62% of US counties lacking a practicing urologist and only 1 new urologist entering the field for every 10 retiring. This shortage results in delayed diagnoses, increased rates of advanced-stage conditions, and significant health disparities. To address these pressing issues, telehealth and technology-based integrated care models present a promising solution. Telehealth expands access to specialized urological care by overcoming geographical barriers and offering virtual consultations, at-home diagnostics, and continuous patient engagement. Artificial intelligence-driven tools further enhance the efficiency and accuracy of care delivery, improving provider experience by automating administrative tasks and facilitating early intervention through predictive analytics. Furthermore, remote patient monitoring devices provide accurate, cost-effective, and highly accessible alternatives. These innovations reduce provider burnout, lower health care costs, and, critically, improve patient outcomes. This paper explores the potential of telehealth and integrated care in men's health urology as a practical pathway to bridging access gaps, enhancing care quality, and achieving cost savings. By leveraging digital health solutions, health care systems and employers can promote health equity, increase engagement, and ensure that all men receive timely and effective urological care.
AD - Bastion Health, 400 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT, 06032, United States, 1 2034489151.; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, United States.; Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States.; Health Growth Advisory Network, Detroit, MI, United States.; Advanced Urology Institute, Largo, FL, United States.; Tower Urology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8635 W 3rd St, Suite #1W, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, United States, 1 7149287950.
AN - 40532198
BT - J Med Internet Res
C5 - HIT & Telehealth
DA - Jun 18
DO - 10.2196/69095
DP - NLM
ET - 20250618
JF - J Med Internet Res
LA - eng
N2 - Men's health, particularly in the domain of urology, faces significant challenges in access to care, patient outcomes, and cost efficiency. Despite advances in medical treatment, conditions such as prostate cancer remain a leading cause of cancer-related death among men, with African American men disproportionately affected at twice the mortality rate of other groups. Compounding these challenges is a critical shortage of urologists, with 62% of US counties lacking a practicing urologist and only 1 new urologist entering the field for every 10 retiring. This shortage results in delayed diagnoses, increased rates of advanced-stage conditions, and significant health disparities. To address these pressing issues, telehealth and technology-based integrated care models present a promising solution. Telehealth expands access to specialized urological care by overcoming geographical barriers and offering virtual consultations, at-home diagnostics, and continuous patient engagement. Artificial intelligence-driven tools further enhance the efficiency and accuracy of care delivery, improving provider experience by automating administrative tasks and facilitating early intervention through predictive analytics. Furthermore, remote patient monitoring devices provide accurate, cost-effective, and highly accessible alternatives. These innovations reduce provider burnout, lower health care costs, and, critically, improve patient outcomes. This paper explores the potential of telehealth and integrated care in men's health urology as a practical pathway to bridging access gaps, enhancing care quality, and achieving cost savings. By leveraging digital health solutions, health care systems and employers can promote health equity, increase engagement, and ensure that all men receive timely and effective urological care.
PY - 2025
SN - 1439-4456 (Print); 1438-8871
SP - e69095
ST - Applications and Outcomes of Telehealth and Integrated Care in Men's Health Urology
T1 - Applications and Outcomes of Telehealth and Integrated Care in Men's Health Urology
T2 - J Med Internet Res
TI - Applications and Outcomes of Telehealth and Integrated Care in Men's Health Urology
U1 - HIT & Telehealth
U3 - 10.2196/69095
VL - 27
VO - 1439-4456 (Print); 1438-8871
Y1 - 2025
ER -