HIT Consultant March 11, 2024
What You Should Know:
– Nearly 70% of Medicare patients would be comfortable doing annual wellness visits (AWVs) via telehealth from home, according to the results of a consumer survey by KeyCare, an Epic-based virtual care company.
– These findings suggest a significant shift in preference among Medicare beneficiaries towards utilizing telehealth for routine healthcare needs. The convenience, safety, and cost-saving aspects of telehealth appear to be particularly appealing for AWVs. Additionally, the comfort level with using new providers highlights the potential for telehealth to expand access to care, especially in areas with physician shortages.
The survey was conducted in February 2024 by KeyCare and included 400 Medicare patients who had prior experience with telehealth visits finds:
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