Becker's Healthcare February 6, 2024
Telehealth utilization experienced significant growth nationally and in all U.S. census regions during November 2023, according to a new report from FAIR Health’s Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker.
National telehealth utilization increased by 6.3%, rising from 4.8% of medical claim lines in October to 5.1% in November. The most substantial regional increase occurred in the West, with a 7.5% rise in the percentage of medical claim lines. The South experienced a 5.3% increase, the Northeast saw a 5.2% rise and the Midwest recorded a 2.9% increase.
Asynchronous telehealth trends
The national top five asynchronous telehealth diagnoses in November mirrored those of October, according to the report, with hypertension retaining the top position. Nationally, the percentage of asynchronous telehealth claim lines...