Healthcare IT News September 9, 2024
Consultant Matt Wolf says that, despite telehealth staying in the spotlight since the pandemic, it faces some setbacks that could limit lasting success. Incentivizing better patient outcomes could help virtual care make more economic sense.
According to a report issued by the National Center of Health Statistics, the percentage of adults who used telemedicine in the past 12 months decreased by 6.9%.
As virtual care numbers come back to earth, the industry is adjusting. As Amazon consolidated and repositioned its own telehealth offerings this summer, for instance, it announced $49 pay-per-visit consults.
One recent study reported on telehealth trends in U.S. hospitals – and explored opportunities and barriers to growth. Meanwhile, the American Telemedicine Association is pleading with the Centers...
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