The COVID-19 pandemic has markedly reduced the number of patients seeking preventive care and elective procedures. The American Hospital Association reported a nearly 20% drop in inpatient volumes and a nearly 35% decrease in outpatient volumes compared to baseline levels. Another report by the Commonwealth Fund noted a decline of nearly 60% in outpatient visits in April 2020 with a rebound in volumes to pre-pandemic levels in the fall.
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