GITNUXREPORT 2025

Modality Statistics

Telehealth market surges; video, monitoring, messaging dominate modalities worldwide.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Telemonitoring of chronic diseases has led to a 20% reduction in hospital admissions

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Telepsychiatry has demonstrated an 83% effectiveness rate comparable to in-person therapy

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Remote patient monitoring modalities have improved hypertension control rates by 15-20%

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The global telemedicine market is projected to reach $185.6 billion by 2026

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Over 76% of healthcare providers in the United States used some form of telehealth in 2022

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The number of telehealth visits in the U.S. increased by 154% during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020

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Teledermatology accounts for 30% of all telehealth services provided in dermatology

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78% of healthcare organizations plan to increase their budget for telehealth technology in 2023

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Mobile health apps have been downloaded over 318 million times globally in 2022

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In 2021, telepsychiatry accounted for approximately 25% of all mental health services provided remotely

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Approximately 96% of Americans own a smartphone, facilitating mobile healthcare modalities

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The use of AI-powered chatbots in telehealth was reported by 40% of healthcare organizations in 2022

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Use of chat and messaging as a modality increased by 65% during the pandemic

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45% of healthcare organizations use some form of remote patient monitoring

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The most common reason for adopting telehealth among physicians is improved access to care, cited by 82%

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68% of mental health providers report that telehealth has expanded their reach to rural patients

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Telehealth training programs for medical students increased by 120% between 2019 and 2022

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The percentage of hospitals offering telehealth services increased from 52% in 2019 to 89% in 2022

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The use of virtual reality in telehealth for pain management is gaining traction, with 25% of pain clinics adopting it by 2023

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Telehealth services are projected to grow at a CAGR of 28% from 2023 to 2028

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The adoption of asynchronous telehealth tools like store-and-forward imaging technology increased by 50% during the pandemic

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55% of healthcare organizations utilize telehealth for post-discharge follow-up care

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The use of telehealth in pediatric care has increased by 112% from 2020 to 2022

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The number of outpatient telehealth visits in the U.S. grew by 63% in 2021

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Telehealth services expand access to specialized care, with 65% of rural patients receiving such services in 2022

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The number of telehealth startups reached over 600 globally by 2023, indicating rapid market growth

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74% of nurses report that telehealth has improved their ability to monitor patients remotely

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The use of telehealth in post-operative care increased by 38% between 2020 and 2022

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Telehealth in emergency medicine has reduced patient wait times by an average of 21 minutes

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Interoperability issues remain a barrier for 45% of telehealth providers, affecting modality integration

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70% of healthcare providers cite data security concerns as a barrier to telehealth modality expansion

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The average telehealth visit results in a 15% reduction in healthcare costs per patient compared to traditional in-person visits

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54% of patients prefer virtual consultations for minor health issues

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The average duration of a telehealth consultation is around 15 minutes

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62% of healthcare providers report that telehealth improves patient engagement

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Video consultations account for roughly 82% of telehealth sessions in primary care

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72% of patients said they would use telehealth services more often if the technology were more accessible

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The telemedicine adherence rate for medication management programs is approximately 85%

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The average cost savings per telehealth visit for patients rather than in-person visits is estimated at $100

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Telehealth utilization is higher among adults aged 25–44, representing 38% of all telehealth users

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Around 77% of patients who used telehealth reported high satisfaction levels

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60% of healthcare consumers are willing to use telehealth for mental health therapy

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Telehealth implementation leads to a 25% reduction in no-show rates for scheduled appointments

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The most preferred modality among seniors is telephone-based consultations, accounting for 65% of their telehealth interactions

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Virtual consultations are faster than in-person visits, with 73% of patients reporting they can be seen more quickly online

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40% of healthcare providers believe that remote monitoring modalities improve chronic disease management

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44% of consumers use telehealth for urgent care needs

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Telehealth adoption rates are higher in urban areas (72%) than in rural areas (48%)

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The use of mobile apps for telehealth is highest among users aged 18-34, accounting for 59% of mobile telehealth interactions

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The top modality used for remote patient monitoring is wearable devices, used by 67% of health providers

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The top three modalities in telehealth are video conferencing, remote monitoring, and store-and-forward technology

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85% of telehealth visits are conducted via video conferencing, making it the dominant modality

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43% of healthcare organizations report challenges with modality integration due to incompatibility issues

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The top three telehealth modalities preferred are video, remote monitoring, and messaging, in that order

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Key Highlights

The global telemedicine market is projected to reach $185.6 billion by 2026
Over 76% of healthcare providers in the United States used some form of telehealth in 2022
54% of patients prefer virtual consultations for minor health issues
The number of telehealth visits in the U.S. increased by 154% during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
Teledermatology accounts for 30% of all telehealth services provided in dermatology
78% of healthcare organizations plan to increase their budget for telehealth technology in 2023
The top modality used for remote patient monitoring is wearable devices, used by 67% of health providers
Mobile health apps have been downloaded over 318 million times globally in 2022
In 2021, telepsychiatry accounted for approximately 25% of all mental health services provided remotely
The average duration of a telehealth consultation is around 15 minutes
62% of healthcare providers report that telehealth improves patient engagement
Telemonitoring of chronic diseases has led to a 20% reduction in hospital admissions
Video consultations account for roughly 82% of telehealth sessions in primary care

As telehealth technologies revolutionize healthcare delivery worldwide—projected to reach over $185 billion by 2026—modality innovations like video conferencing, remote monitoring, and mobile apps are transforming patient care, expanding access, and driving unprecedented growth in the industry.

Clinical Applications and Outcomes

Telemonitoring of chronic diseases has led to a 20% reduction in hospital admissions
Telepsychiatry has demonstrated an 83% effectiveness rate comparable to in-person therapy
Remote patient monitoring modalities have improved hypertension control rates by 15-20%

Clinical Applications and Outcomes Interpretation

These modality statistics reveal that embracing telehealth solutions not only cuts hospital admissions and enhances chronic disease management but also wields comparable therapeutic power to face-to-face care—all while redefining healthcare's humble mission of healing from a distance.

Market Growth and Adoption

The global telemedicine market is projected to reach $185.6 billion by 2026
Over 76% of healthcare providers in the United States used some form of telehealth in 2022
The number of telehealth visits in the U.S. increased by 154% during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
Teledermatology accounts for 30% of all telehealth services provided in dermatology
78% of healthcare organizations plan to increase their budget for telehealth technology in 2023
Mobile health apps have been downloaded over 318 million times globally in 2022
In 2021, telepsychiatry accounted for approximately 25% of all mental health services provided remotely
Approximately 96% of Americans own a smartphone, facilitating mobile healthcare modalities
The use of AI-powered chatbots in telehealth was reported by 40% of healthcare organizations in 2022
Use of chat and messaging as a modality increased by 65% during the pandemic
45% of healthcare organizations use some form of remote patient monitoring
The most common reason for adopting telehealth among physicians is improved access to care, cited by 82%
68% of mental health providers report that telehealth has expanded their reach to rural patients
Telehealth training programs for medical students increased by 120% between 2019 and 2022
The percentage of hospitals offering telehealth services increased from 52% in 2019 to 89% in 2022
The use of virtual reality in telehealth for pain management is gaining traction, with 25% of pain clinics adopting it by 2023
Telehealth services are projected to grow at a CAGR of 28% from 2023 to 2028
The adoption of asynchronous telehealth tools like store-and-forward imaging technology increased by 50% during the pandemic
55% of healthcare organizations utilize telehealth for post-discharge follow-up care
The use of telehealth in pediatric care has increased by 112% from 2020 to 2022
The number of outpatient telehealth visits in the U.S. grew by 63% in 2021
Telehealth services expand access to specialized care, with 65% of rural patients receiving such services in 2022
The number of telehealth startups reached over 600 globally by 2023, indicating rapid market growth
74% of nurses report that telehealth has improved their ability to monitor patients remotely
The use of telehealth in post-operative care increased by 38% between 2020 and 2022

Market Growth and Adoption Interpretation

The rapid ascent of telehealth, projected to hit $185.6 billion by 2026 with a pandemic-fueled 154% increase in U.S. visits, reveals that healthcare is finally going where patients are—on their smartphones and into their living rooms—making remote care not just a trend but a transformative norm.

Operational Challenges and Benefits

Telehealth in emergency medicine has reduced patient wait times by an average of 21 minutes
Interoperability issues remain a barrier for 45% of telehealth providers, affecting modality integration
70% of healthcare providers cite data security concerns as a barrier to telehealth modality expansion
The average telehealth visit results in a 15% reduction in healthcare costs per patient compared to traditional in-person visits

Operational Challenges and Benefits Interpretation

While telehealth's potential to save time and costs in emergency medicine is promising, ongoing interoperability and data security challenges threaten to undermine its broader integration and effectiveness.

Patient Preferences and Utilization

54% of patients prefer virtual consultations for minor health issues
The average duration of a telehealth consultation is around 15 minutes
62% of healthcare providers report that telehealth improves patient engagement
Video consultations account for roughly 82% of telehealth sessions in primary care
72% of patients said they would use telehealth services more often if the technology were more accessible
The telemedicine adherence rate for medication management programs is approximately 85%
The average cost savings per telehealth visit for patients rather than in-person visits is estimated at $100
Telehealth utilization is higher among adults aged 25–44, representing 38% of all telehealth users
Around 77% of patients who used telehealth reported high satisfaction levels
60% of healthcare consumers are willing to use telehealth for mental health therapy
Telehealth implementation leads to a 25% reduction in no-show rates for scheduled appointments
The most preferred modality among seniors is telephone-based consultations, accounting for 65% of their telehealth interactions
Virtual consultations are faster than in-person visits, with 73% of patients reporting they can be seen more quickly online
40% of healthcare providers believe that remote monitoring modalities improve chronic disease management
44% of consumers use telehealth for urgent care needs
Telehealth adoption rates are higher in urban areas (72%) than in rural areas (48%)
The use of mobile apps for telehealth is highest among users aged 18-34, accounting for 59% of mobile telehealth interactions

Patient Preferences and Utilization Interpretation

With over half of patients favoring virtual visits for minor ailments, telehealth's swift, cost-effective, and engaging approach is increasingly shaping modern care, although accessibility and modality preferences—especially among seniors—highlight the digital divide that still needs bridging.

Technologies and Modalities

The top modality used for remote patient monitoring is wearable devices, used by 67% of health providers
The top three modalities in telehealth are video conferencing, remote monitoring, and store-and-forward technology
85% of telehealth visits are conducted via video conferencing, making it the dominant modality
43% of healthcare organizations report challenges with modality integration due to incompatibility issues
The top three telehealth modalities preferred are video, remote monitoring, and messaging, in that order

Technologies and Modalities Interpretation

With 85% of telehealth visits conducted via video conferencing and wearable devices leading remote monitoring at 67%, it's clear that while providers are embracing cutting-edge modalities like video and wearables, nearly half grapple with integrating these technologies seamlessly, highlighting both the rapid technological adoption and the ongoing challenge of ensuring interoperability in digital healthcare.