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Digital Telehealth Services Industry Statistics

Telehealth has surged from Medicare paying just 0.3% of Part B claims pre pandemic to 8.1% by May 2020, while 45.5% of U.S. adults reported using telehealth in the past 12 months in 2023 and 83% of healthcare executives expect adoption to keep climbing. At the same time, outcomes and operations keep getting sharper, with remote patient monitoring cutting hospital admissions by 23% in meta analysis and clinicians reporting 32.0% providing virtual care in 2021, highlighting both the promise and the scale of what still needs to be built.

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40.4% of U.S. adults used telehealth in the past 12 months (2021)

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45.5% of U.S. adults used telehealth in the past 12 months (2023)

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3.6% of U.S. adults used telehealth for medical or mental health in the past 2 weeks (2020)

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32.0% of clinicians reported providing virtual care to patients in 2021 (US)

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In a US survey, 65% of patients were willing to use telehealth for follow-up care (2019)

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In a UK survey, 72% of respondents reported willingness to use video consultations for minor conditions (2019)

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30% of U.S. hospitals planned to increase investment in digital health/telehealth over the next 12 months (2022)

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83% of healthcare executives expect telehealth adoption to increase in the next 12 months (2021)

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Telehealth adoption varies by digital access: 68% of people who have broadband at home used the internet for health activities compared with 38% without broadband (US survey; 2021)

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In the US, 78% of adults believe telehealth is convenient (2023 survey)

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In 2022, 41% of US health organizations reported being the target of ransomware (FBI/CISA survey via HIMSS/others)

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Telehealth claims paid by Medicare increased from 0.3% of total Medicare Part B claims pre-pandemic to 8.1% by May 2020 (United States)

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Global digital health market size was $233.0 billion in 2020 and projected to reach $712.8 billion by 2028 (CAGR 16.9%)

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Global telehealth market size was $29.5 billion in 2020 and forecast to reach $209.2 billion by 2030 (CAGR 23.0%)

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U.S. telehealth services market revenue was $11.8 billion in 2022 (forecast to $64.9 billion by 2030; CAGR 25.2%)

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The global remote patient monitoring (RPM) market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2019 and forecast to reach $6.7 billion by 2024 (CAGR ~32%)

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During April 2020, telehealth comprised 14% of outpatient visits among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries (US)

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A 2022 report estimated the US telehealth market reached $25.4 billion in 2021 and would grow to $60.5 billion by 2026 (forecast)

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China’s telemedicine market is expected to grow from $4.9 billion in 2020 to $26.5 billion by 2025 (CAGR ~41%)

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Telehealth associated with a 38% reduction in no-show rates versus in-person care (systematic review)

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In-person outpatient wait times were reduced by 76% for teledermatology compared with in-person visits in a randomized trial (2013)

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Telehealth improved medication adherence by a standardized mean difference of 0.20 in a meta-analysis (effect size)

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Telemedicine reduced emergency department visits by 33% in a meta-analysis (relative reduction)

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Remote patient monitoring reduced hospital admissions by 23% in a meta-analysis (relative reduction)

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Audio-video telehealth had similar clinical outcomes to in-person care for many conditions in a systematic review (diagnostic/clinical equivalence)

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Patient satisfaction for telehealth was high: 83% of patients reported being satisfied in a systematic review (percentage satisfied)

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Telehealth reduced the number of missed appointments by 28% in a real-world study (relative reduction)

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In a randomized trial, telepsychiatry achieved 84% of clinical improvement relative to in-person care (noninferior; 2016)

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In a systematic review, telehealth increased access to care by reducing travel burden: 1,000+ miles/year saved for patients in included studies (range)

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Telehealth improved hypertension control by 0.44% absolute reduction in systolic blood pressure across studies (meta-analysis effect)

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Diabetes telemonitoring improved HbA1c by -0.33% on average versus control (meta-analysis)

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In a heart failure remote monitoring meta-analysis, mortality reduced by 16% (relative reduction)

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Telehealth reduced total costs by 8% versus in-person care in a systematic review (cost reduction)

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A cost-effectiveness study found telehealth follow-up saved €1,196 per patient over 12 months versus usual care (Europe)

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A systematic review found telehealth interventions reduced healthcare costs by a median of 19% (median cost reduction)

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Home-based remote monitoring reduced the odds of hospitalization by 0.77 (23% relative reduction) in a meta-analysis

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Telehealth reduced clinician travel costs by 72% in an observational evaluation of telehealth services (percentage reduction)

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Patient out-of-pocket expenses were lower by $62 on average for telehealth visits versus in-person in a US study (average difference)

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During the COVID-19 period, telehealth visits were associated with lower spending growth for Medicare beneficiaries in 2020 (relative spending trend)

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Telehealth use reduced transportation-related time costs by 64 minutes per patient encounter on average in a US evaluation (time saved)

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Telehealth reduced direct medical costs for chronic disease management by 14% in a meta-analysis (relative reduction)

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Remote monitoring reimbursement codes 99453 and 99454 require at least 16 days of monitoring per month to meet specified criteria (billing rule minimum)

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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In 2021, 83% of healthcare executives expected telehealth adoption to rise in the next 12 months, and by 2023, 45.5% of U.S. adults were using telehealth in the past year. Even so, only 3.6% of U.S. adults reported using telehealth for medical or mental health in the prior two weeks in 2020, highlighting how uneven uptake can be across use cases. From Medicare claim growth to the surge in remote patient monitoring and shifting clinician investment, these statistics map the gap between momentum and day to day care.

Key Takeaways

40.4% of U.S. adults used telehealth in the past 12 months (2021)
45.5% of U.S. adults used telehealth in the past 12 months (2023)
3.6% of U.S. adults used telehealth for medical or mental health in the past 2 weeks (2020)
30% of U.S. hospitals planned to increase investment in digital health/telehealth over the next 12 months (2022)
83% of healthcare executives expect telehealth adoption to increase in the next 12 months (2021)
Telehealth adoption varies by digital access: 68% of people who have broadband at home used the internet for health activities compared with 38% without broadband (US survey; 2021)
Telehealth claims paid by Medicare increased from 0.3% of total Medicare Part B claims pre-pandemic to 8.1% by May 2020 (United States)
Global digital health market size was $233.0 billion in 2020 and projected to reach $712.8 billion by 2028 (CAGR 16.9%)
Global telehealth market size was $29.5 billion in 2020 and forecast to reach $209.2 billion by 2030 (CAGR 23.0%)
Telehealth associated with a 38% reduction in no-show rates versus in-person care (systematic review)
In-person outpatient wait times were reduced by 76% for teledermatology compared with in-person visits in a randomized trial (2013)
Telehealth improved medication adherence by a standardized mean difference of 0.20 in a meta-analysis (effect size)
Telehealth reduced total costs by 8% versus in-person care in a systematic review (cost reduction)
A cost-effectiveness study found telehealth follow-up saved €1,196 per patient over 12 months versus usual care (Europe)
A systematic review found telehealth interventions reduced healthcare costs by a median of 19% (median cost reduction)

Telehealth usage surged in recent years, improving access, satisfaction, and outcomes while driving major market growth.

User Adoption

140.4% of U.S. adults used telehealth in the past 12 months (2021)[1]

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245.5% of U.S. adults used telehealth in the past 12 months (2023)[2]

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33.6% of U.S. adults used telehealth for medical or mental health in the past 2 weeks (2020)[3]

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432.0% of clinicians reported providing virtual care to patients in 2021 (US)[4]

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5In a US survey, 65% of patients were willing to use telehealth for follow-up care (2019)[5]

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6In a UK survey, 72% of respondents reported willingness to use video consultations for minor conditions (2019)[6]

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User Adoption Interpretation

User adoption for digital telehealth is clearly expanding, with the share of U.S. adults using telehealth rising from 40.4% in 2021 to 45.5% in 2023, while strong willingness remains evident as 65% of U.S. patients would use it for follow-up care and 72% of UK respondents are open to video consultations for minor conditions.

Industry Trends

130% of U.S. hospitals planned to increase investment in digital health/telehealth over the next 12 months (2022)[7]

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283% of healthcare executives expect telehealth adoption to increase in the next 12 months (2021)[8]

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3Telehealth adoption varies by digital access: 68% of people who have broadband at home used the internet for health activities compared with 38% without broadband (US survey; 2021)[9]

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4In the US, 78% of adults believe telehealth is convenient (2023 survey)[10]

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5In 2022, 41% of US health organizations reported being the target of ransomware (FBI/CISA survey via HIMSS/others)[11]

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Industry Trends Interpretation

Industry trends show that telehealth momentum is accelerating, with 83% of healthcare executives expecting adoption to rise in the next 12 months and 30% of US hospitals planning further digital health investment, while broadband access gaps and major cybersecurity pressure remain key realities.

Market Size

1Telehealth claims paid by Medicare increased from 0.3% of total Medicare Part B claims pre-pandemic to 8.1% by May 2020 (United States)[12]

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2Global digital health market size was $233.0 billion in 2020 and projected to reach $712.8 billion by 2028 (CAGR 16.9%)[13]

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3Global telehealth market size was $29.5 billion in 2020 and forecast to reach $209.2 billion by 2030 (CAGR 23.0%)[14]

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4U.S. telehealth services market revenue was $11.8 billion in 2022 (forecast to $64.9 billion by 2030; CAGR 25.2%)[15]

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5The global remote patient monitoring (RPM) market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2019 and forecast to reach $6.7 billion by 2024 (CAGR ~32%)[16]

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6During April 2020, telehealth comprised 14% of outpatient visits among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries (US)[17]

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7A 2022 report estimated the US telehealth market reached $25.4 billion in 2021 and would grow to $60.5 billion by 2026 (forecast)[18]

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8China’s telemedicine market is expected to grow from $4.9 billion in 2020 to $26.5 billion by 2025 (CAGR ~41%)[19]

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Market Size Interpretation

From a Market Size perspective, telehealth is scaling rapidly worldwide, with the global telehealth market growing from $29.5 billion in 2020 to $209.2 billion by 2030 and U.S. telehealth revenue rising from $11.8 billion in 2022 to a projected $64.9 billion by 2030, supported by Medicare telehealth claims jumping to 8.1% by May 2020.

Performance Metrics

1Telehealth associated with a 38% reduction in no-show rates versus in-person care (systematic review)[20]

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2In-person outpatient wait times were reduced by 76% for teledermatology compared with in-person visits in a randomized trial (2013)[21]

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3Telehealth improved medication adherence by a standardized mean difference of 0.20 in a meta-analysis (effect size)[22]

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4Telemedicine reduced emergency department visits by 33% in a meta-analysis (relative reduction)[23]

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5Remote patient monitoring reduced hospital admissions by 23% in a meta-analysis (relative reduction)[24]

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6Audio-video telehealth had similar clinical outcomes to in-person care for many conditions in a systematic review (diagnostic/clinical equivalence)[25]

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7Patient satisfaction for telehealth was high: 83% of patients reported being satisfied in a systematic review (percentage satisfied)[26]

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8Telehealth reduced the number of missed appointments by 28% in a real-world study (relative reduction)[27]

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9In a randomized trial, telepsychiatry achieved 84% of clinical improvement relative to in-person care (noninferior; 2016)[28]

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10In a systematic review, telehealth increased access to care by reducing travel burden: 1,000+ miles/year saved for patients in included studies (range)[29]

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11Telehealth improved hypertension control by 0.44% absolute reduction in systolic blood pressure across studies (meta-analysis effect)[30]

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12Diabetes telemonitoring improved HbA1c by -0.33% on average versus control (meta-analysis)[31]

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13In a heart failure remote monitoring meta-analysis, mortality reduced by 16% (relative reduction)[32]

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Performance Metrics Interpretation

Across performance metrics, telehealth consistently delivers measurable improvements, cutting no show rates by 38%, reducing emergency department visits by 33%, and lowering hospital admissions by 23% while maintaining strong satisfaction at 83%.

Cost Analysis

1Telehealth reduced total costs by 8% versus in-person care in a systematic review (cost reduction)[33]

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2A cost-effectiveness study found telehealth follow-up saved €1,196 per patient over 12 months versus usual care (Europe)[34]

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3A systematic review found telehealth interventions reduced healthcare costs by a median of 19% (median cost reduction)[35]

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4Home-based remote monitoring reduced the odds of hospitalization by 0.77 (23% relative reduction) in a meta-analysis[36]

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5Telehealth reduced clinician travel costs by 72% in an observational evaluation of telehealth services (percentage reduction)[37]

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6Patient out-of-pocket expenses were lower by $62 on average for telehealth visits versus in-person in a US study (average difference)[38]

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7During the COVID-19 period, telehealth visits were associated with lower spending growth for Medicare beneficiaries in 2020 (relative spending trend)[39]

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8Telehealth use reduced transportation-related time costs by 64 minutes per patient encounter on average in a US evaluation (time saved)[40]

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9Telehealth reduced direct medical costs for chronic disease management by 14% in a meta-analysis (relative reduction)[41]

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10Remote monitoring reimbursement codes 99453 and 99454 require at least 16 days of monitoring per month to meet specified criteria (billing rule minimum)[42]

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Cost Analysis Interpretation

Cost analysis across studies shows telehealth can materially cut costs, with reductions ranging from a 8% total cost drop versus in-person care to a median 19% healthcare cost reduction, while remote monitoring also lessens hospitalization risk and clinician travel costs by 72%.

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