GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Healthcare Industry Statistics

Healthcare adopts remote work; improves engagement, efficiency, and patient access.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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60% of healthcare organizations report cybersecurity challenges related to remote work

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25% of healthcare data breaches in 2023 involve remote access points

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55% of healthcare professionals have received training on cybersecurity related to remote work

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41% of healthcare organizations have experienced cybersecurity incidents due to remote access vulnerabilities

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28% of healthcare workers express concern over data security while working remotely

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65% of healthcare organizations have adopted remote work policies as of 2023

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70% of healthcare employees report increased productivity while working remotely

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80% of healthcare organizations plan to expand their remote work capabilities post-pandemic

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Remote healthcare jobs make up approximately 20% of all healthcare employment in 2023

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55% of healthcare workers feel that working remotely has improved their work-life balance

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30% of nurses say that remote work options could help address staffing shortages

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72% of healthcare executives believe remote work enhances organizational resilience

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65% of healthcare IT staff work remotely at least part of the time

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55% of healthcare employees would consider switching to a remote role if offered

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85% of healthcare leaders agree that hybrid work models will probably remain post-pandemic

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58% of healthcare employees report difficulty in maintaining work boundaries when working remotely

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52% of healthcare organizations offer flexible remote work options for non-clinical staff

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82% of healthcare providers believe remote work has improved patient engagement

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68% of healthcare workers prefer a hybrid work model combining remote and onsite work

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33% of healthcare staff working remotely report feeling isolated or lonely

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73% of healthcare CIOs see remote work improving data sharing and collaboration

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55% of healthcare workers believe remote work improves their job satisfaction

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49% of healthcare employers report difficulties in managing remote teams effectively

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62% of healthcare organizations plan to permanently adopt some form of remote or hybrid work by the end of 2024

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43% of healthcare professionals report that remote work has led to better performance evaluation outcomes

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66% of healthcare executives believe hybrid work models can improve patient safety and care quality

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38% of healthcare providers have experienced resistance from staff towards remote work adoption

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76% of healthcare professionals believe remote work improves their ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

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67% of healthcare organizations believe remote work will help attract younger talent to the industry

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44% of healthcare workers cite lack of proper home office setup as a barrier to effective remote work

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54% of healthcare organizations report that remote work has improved employee retention rates

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32% of healthcare staff have experienced technical difficulties during remote consultations

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79% of healthcare executives see remote work as a strategy to reduce operational costs

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60% of healthcare professionals report that remote work has helped them improve their clinical workflow efficiency

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46% of healthcare organizations have observed an increase in virtual team meetings due to remote work

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64% of healthcare providers believe remote work helps improve patient access to care

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53% of healthcare staff working remotely report feeling more empowered to make clinical decisions

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31% of healthcare organizations are considering fully remote telehealth teams for specialized care

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49% of healthcare professionals cite challenges in maintaining team cohesion remotely

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78% of healthcare C-level executives see remote work as essential for future business continuity

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65% of healthcare administrators have invested in remote collaboration tools in the last year

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47% of healthcare organizations increased investment in virtual care technology in 2023

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57% of healthcare organizations report increased operational efficiency since implementing remote work policies

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69% of healthcare organizations have increased their use of electronic health records (EHRs) to accommodate remote work

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54% of healthcare clinicians report challenges with telehealth technology usability

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36% of healthcare clinics have integrated remote patient registration systems

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59% of healthcare providers plan to increase investments in remote diagnostic tools

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Telehealth usage in healthcare increased by 154% during the COVID-19 pandemic

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48% of healthcare providers use telehealth platforms for patient consultations

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45% of healthcare clinicians reported feeling more engaged with patients when using telehealth

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40% of outpatient clinics have implemented telehealth services in the past year

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37% of telehealth appointments are for mental health services

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29% of healthcare facilities plan to expand remote patient monitoring services

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78% of healthcare providers say telehealth has reduced appointment wait times

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50% of outpatient healthcare services are now delivered through telehealth

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71% of healthcare companies report an increase in demand for remote patient monitoring devices

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Key Highlights

65% of healthcare organizations have adopted remote work policies as of 2023
70% of healthcare employees report increased productivity while working remotely
Telehealth usage in healthcare increased by 154% during the COVID-19 pandemic
80% of healthcare organizations plan to expand their remote work capabilities post-pandemic
Remote healthcare jobs make up approximately 20% of all healthcare employment in 2023
55% of healthcare workers feel that working remotely has improved their work-life balance
48% of healthcare providers use telehealth platforms for patient consultations
30% of nurses say that remote work options could help address staffing shortages
45% of healthcare clinicians reported feeling more engaged with patients when using telehealth
72% of healthcare executives believe remote work enhances organizational resilience
65% of healthcare IT staff work remotely at least part of the time
60% of healthcare organizations report cybersecurity challenges related to remote work
55% of healthcare employees would consider switching to a remote role if offered

As remote and hybrid work revolutionize healthcare delivery in 2023—with 65% of organizations embracing remote policies, a 154% surge in telehealth usage, and over 80% planning to expand remote capabilities—the industry is witnessing a transformative shift that promises to improve patient care, boost workforce satisfaction, and reshape organizational resilience.

Cybersecurity and Data Security

60% of healthcare organizations report cybersecurity challenges related to remote work
25% of healthcare data breaches in 2023 involve remote access points
55% of healthcare professionals have received training on cybersecurity related to remote work
41% of healthcare organizations have experienced cybersecurity incidents due to remote access vulnerabilities
28% of healthcare workers express concern over data security while working remotely

Cybersecurity and Data Security Interpretation

Despite nearly half of healthcare organizations experiencing cybersecurity incidents linked to remote access and over a quarter of healthcare workers voicing security concerns, only 55% have received training, highlighting that in the digital age, saving lives shouldn't come at the cost of risking them through overlooked cyber vulnerabilities.

Remote Work Challenges and Preferences

65% of healthcare organizations have adopted remote work policies as of 2023
70% of healthcare employees report increased productivity while working remotely
80% of healthcare organizations plan to expand their remote work capabilities post-pandemic
Remote healthcare jobs make up approximately 20% of all healthcare employment in 2023
55% of healthcare workers feel that working remotely has improved their work-life balance
30% of nurses say that remote work options could help address staffing shortages
72% of healthcare executives believe remote work enhances organizational resilience
65% of healthcare IT staff work remotely at least part of the time
55% of healthcare employees would consider switching to a remote role if offered
85% of healthcare leaders agree that hybrid work models will probably remain post-pandemic
58% of healthcare employees report difficulty in maintaining work boundaries when working remotely
52% of healthcare organizations offer flexible remote work options for non-clinical staff
82% of healthcare providers believe remote work has improved patient engagement
68% of healthcare workers prefer a hybrid work model combining remote and onsite work
33% of healthcare staff working remotely report feeling isolated or lonely
73% of healthcare CIOs see remote work improving data sharing and collaboration
55% of healthcare workers believe remote work improves their job satisfaction
49% of healthcare employers report difficulties in managing remote teams effectively
62% of healthcare organizations plan to permanently adopt some form of remote or hybrid work by the end of 2024
43% of healthcare professionals report that remote work has led to better performance evaluation outcomes
66% of healthcare executives believe hybrid work models can improve patient safety and care quality
38% of healthcare providers have experienced resistance from staff towards remote work adoption
76% of healthcare professionals believe remote work improves their ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
67% of healthcare organizations believe remote work will help attract younger talent to the industry
44% of healthcare workers cite lack of proper home office setup as a barrier to effective remote work
54% of healthcare organizations report that remote work has improved employee retention rates
32% of healthcare staff have experienced technical difficulties during remote consultations
79% of healthcare executives see remote work as a strategy to reduce operational costs
60% of healthcare professionals report that remote work has helped them improve their clinical workflow efficiency
46% of healthcare organizations have observed an increase in virtual team meetings due to remote work
64% of healthcare providers believe remote work helps improve patient access to care
53% of healthcare staff working remotely report feeling more empowered to make clinical decisions
31% of healthcare organizations are considering fully remote telehealth teams for specialized care
49% of healthcare professionals cite challenges in maintaining team cohesion remotely
78% of healthcare C-level executives see remote work as essential for future business continuity

Remote Work Challenges and Preferences Interpretation

As healthcare organizations embrace remote and hybrid models—boosting productivity, satisfaction, and resilience—it's clear that even in a field rooted in in-person care, the future belongs to virtual collaboration, though not without the need to navigate challenges like staff isolation and tech hurdles.

Technology Adoption and Investment

65% of healthcare administrators have invested in remote collaboration tools in the last year
47% of healthcare organizations increased investment in virtual care technology in 2023
57% of healthcare organizations report increased operational efficiency since implementing remote work policies
69% of healthcare organizations have increased their use of electronic health records (EHRs) to accommodate remote work
54% of healthcare clinicians report challenges with telehealth technology usability
36% of healthcare clinics have integrated remote patient registration systems
59% of healthcare providers plan to increase investments in remote diagnostic tools

Technology Adoption and Investment Interpretation

As healthcare leaps into the digital age, with over half boosting remote tools and workflows, clinicians face tech challenges amid a surge toward virtual care, highlighting a promising yet complex shift towards smarter, more flexible patient management—or as one might say, the future of health is just a click away, with a few bugs along the way.

Telehealth Usage and Expansion

Telehealth usage in healthcare increased by 154% during the COVID-19 pandemic
48% of healthcare providers use telehealth platforms for patient consultations
45% of healthcare clinicians reported feeling more engaged with patients when using telehealth
40% of outpatient clinics have implemented telehealth services in the past year
37% of telehealth appointments are for mental health services
29% of healthcare facilities plan to expand remote patient monitoring services
78% of healthcare providers say telehealth has reduced appointment wait times
50% of outpatient healthcare services are now delivered through telehealth
71% of healthcare companies report an increase in demand for remote patient monitoring devices

Telehealth Usage and Expansion Interpretation

As telehealth surges by 154%, transforming nearly half of healthcare interactions into remote endeavors—improving engagement, slashing wait times, and fueling demand for remote monitoring—the industry is quietly rewriting the old adage that healthcare must be face-to-face.