# Association Between Antibiotic Receipt and Provider Rating Within a National Telemedicine Practice

## TL;DR

This study found that higher provider ratings in a telemedicine practice were linked to prescribing antibiotics or nonantibiotics and longer visit durations.

## Contribution

The study reveals a novel association between provider ratings and prescription practices in a telemedicine setting.

## Key findings

- Higher odds of a 5-star rating were observed for visits with antibiotic prescriptions.
- Nonantibiotic prescriptions also increased the likelihood of a 5-star rating.
- Longer visit durations were associated with higher provider ratings.

## Abstract

This retrospective cohort study estimated the association between prescription receipt and provider 5-star rating for adult visits with upper respiratory infections in a national telemedicine practice with active antibiotic stewardship initiatives. The odds of a 5-star rating were higher for visits with an antibiotic or nonantibiotic prescription and longer visits.