GITNUXREPORT 2026

Telemedicine Statistics

Telemedicine grows rapidly while saving money and increasing patient access.

Min-ji Park

Research Analyst focused on sustainability and consumer trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Telemedicine visits in the US increased by 154% from 2019 to 2020, reaching over 883 million virtual visits in 2021.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth utilization surged to 76.1 visits per 100 beneficiaries in April 2020.

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95% of telehealth users in 2022 reported it was easy to use.

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In 2023, 46% of physicians offered telehealth services regularly.

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Telehealth claims increased 4,067% from 2019 to 2020 in commercial insurance.

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63% of US adults used telehealth at least once by 2023.

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Telehealth adoption among FQHCs reached 89% in 2021.

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70% of employers plan to continue offering telehealth post-pandemic.

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Pediatric telehealth visits increased 500% from 2019 to 2020.

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52% of primary care visits were virtual in peak pandemic months.

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Dermatology telehealth consults reached 1 million monthly in 2022.

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68% of rural hospitals now offer telehealth services.

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Orthopedics telehealth adoption hit 60% in 2023 clinics.

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75% of NPs/PAs use telehealth weekly.

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Cardiology telehealth visits up 300% since 2019.

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80% of endocrinologists adopted telehealth by 2023.

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Neurology telehealth grew 450% during pandemic.

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65% of pulmonologists use telehealth routinely.

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Gastroenterology telehealth at 55% adoption rate.

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Urology telehealth visits tripled to 25% of total.

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Ophthalmology telehealth screening accuracy 95%.

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72% surgeons integrated telehealth pre-op.

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Telemedicine reduced healthcare costs by an average of 20-30% per patient visit compared to in-person visits.

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Implementing telemedicine saved hospitals an average of $1,200 per patient in avoidable ER visits.

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Average cost per telehealth visit is $40-50 versus $136-176 for in-office visits.

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Telehealth reduced no-show rates by 38% in outpatient clinics.

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Telemedicine cut travel costs for patients by an average of $50 per visit.

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Hospitals using telehealth saw a 15% reduction in readmission rates.

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Telemedicine generated $10.1 billion in savings for Medicare in 2020.

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Average telemedicine reimbursement is 80% of in-person visit rates.

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Telehealth reduced physician time per patient by 25%.

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Virtual care saved $4,500 per COPD exacerbation avoided.

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Telehealth cut administrative costs by 15-20% for providers.

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Average savings of $105 per virtual primary care visit.

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Telemedicine lowered claim denial rates by 12%.

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Virtual urgent care costs 30% less than ER visits.

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Telehealth staffing costs reduced by 28%.

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Remote monitoring saved $2,000 per heart failure patient yearly.

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Telehealth pharmacy consults cut drug errors by 22%.

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Virtual PT sessions cost 40% less than in-clinic.

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Telehealth triage saved $300 million in ER diversions.

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Remote ICU monitoring cuts costs 20-30%.

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Telehealth supply chain saved logistics 15%.

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Palliative telecare reduced hospital days 28%.

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In 2023, the global telemedicine market size was valued at USD 104.64 billion and is projected to grow to USD 334.87 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 13.85%.

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The US telemedicine market is expected to reach USD 175.62 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 20.4% from 2021.

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Global telemedicine market CAGR projected at 24.3% from 2023 to 2030.

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Telemedicine software market to grow from $28.82 billion in 2022 to $89.5 billion by 2030.

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Asia-Pacific telemedicine market expected to grow at 28.5% CAGR through 2028.

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Europe telemedicine market valued at EUR 25.43 billion in 2022, growing to EUR 86.32 billion by 2030.

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North America holds 46% share of global telemedicine market in 2023.

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Telemedicine devices market to reach $65.1 billion by 2028 at 19.5% CAGR.

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Latin America telemedicine market growing at 26.4% CAGR to 2030.

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mHealth telemedicine segment to grow at 19.8% CAGR to 2027.

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Telemedicine services market in India to hit $5.15 billion by 2025.

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Remote patient monitoring market to grow 20.5% CAGR to $118 billion by 2028.

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Cloud-based telemedicine solutions market at 18.7% CAGR.

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Teleradiology market projected to $45.2 billion by 2027.

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Store-and-forward telemedicine growing at 22% CAGR.

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AI in telemedicine market to $18.7 billion by 2028.

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Wearable integration in telemedicine at 25% CAGR.

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Blockchain in telemedicine market to $5.61 billion by 2028.

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5G-enabled telemedicine market growing 32% CAGR.

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VR/AR telemedicine to $9.5 billion by 2027.

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Digital therapeutics telemedicine at 28% CAGR.

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Telemedicine reimbursement policies cover 90% services in EU.

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IoT telemedicine devices market $158B by 2026.

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In 2022, 37% of Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth services at least once.

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Rural patients accounted for 24% of all telehealth visits in 2021, up from 13% pre-pandemic.

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55% of telehealth users are aged 26-44 years old.

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Women represent 59% of telehealth users in the US.

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28% of telehealth visits were for mental health services in 2022.

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Hispanic patients increased telehealth use by 154% during pandemic.

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Patients over 65 years made up 22% of telehealth users in 2022.

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Urban patients comprise 76% of telehealth consultations.

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Black patients saw 91% increase in telehealth utilization.

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Asian Americans used telehealth 20% more than average.

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Children under 18 accounted for 12% of telehealth visits.

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Low-income patients (<$25k) used telehealth 35% more post-subsidies.

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Veterans represent 15% of VA telehealth encounters annually.

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Gen Z (18-24) makes up 22% of telehealth users.

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Disabled patients used telehealth 50% more than non-disabled.

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LGBTQ+ patients reported 25% higher telehealth comfort.

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Pregnant women used telehealth 40% for prenatal care.

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Cancer survivors prefer telehealth 70% for follow-ups.

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Elderly dementia caregivers use telehealth 30% more.

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Indigenous populations saw 200% telehealth surge.

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Foster care children access telehealth 45%.

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Homeless patients telehealth use up 60%.

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80% of Americans are familiar with telemedicine, and 71% are likely to use it again after trying it once.

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76% of patients reported high satisfaction with telemedicine video visits, rating them 4.6/5 on average.

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Telemedicine improved chronic disease management outcomes by 25% in patient adherence rates.

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91% of patients felt telemedicine saved them time compared to traditional visits.

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85% of telemedicine patients reported better access to care.

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Patient satisfaction scores for telehealth averaged 4.5/5 across 50 studies.

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78% of patients preferred telehealth for follow-up appointments.

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Telehealth improved medication adherence by 20% in diabetes patients.

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82% of surveyed patients would recommend telehealth to others.

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Telemedicine hypertension management showed 10% better BP control.

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89% satisfaction rate for mental health teletherapy sessions.

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Telehealth asthma visits reduced ER visits by 40%.

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84% of patients reported no difference in care quality via telehealth.

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Telehealth diabetes education improved A1C by 1.2%.

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90% of rheumatology patients satisfied with telehealth.

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Telehealth for obesity management led to 5% more weight loss.

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87% satisfaction in oncology telehealth consultations.

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Telehealth CKD management reduced dialysis starts by 15%.

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83% of sleep medicine patients happy with telehealth.

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Telehealth pain management reduced opioid use 18%.

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88% ENT patients satisfied with virtual visits.

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Telehealth wound care healed 25% faster.

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Imagine a healthcare revolution growing from a $100 billion industry into a $300 billion behemoth within a decade, where virtual visits slashed costs by 30%, patient satisfaction soared to over 90%, and millions found life-changing access to care—this is the undeniable reality of telemedicine today.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, the global telemedicine market size was valued at USD 104.64 billion and is projected to grow to USD 334.87 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 13.85%.
The US telemedicine market is expected to reach USD 175.62 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 20.4% from 2021.
Global telemedicine market CAGR projected at 24.3% from 2023 to 2030.
Telemedicine visits in the US increased by 154% from 2019 to 2020, reaching over 883 million virtual visits in 2021.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth utilization surged to 76.1 visits per 100 beneficiaries in April 2020.
95% of telehealth users in 2022 reported it was easy to use.
80% of Americans are familiar with telemedicine, and 71% are likely to use it again after trying it once.
76% of patients reported high satisfaction with telemedicine video visits, rating them 4.6/5 on average.
Telemedicine improved chronic disease management outcomes by 25% in patient adherence rates.
Telemedicine reduced healthcare costs by an average of 20-30% per patient visit compared to in-person visits.
Implementing telemedicine saved hospitals an average of $1,200 per patient in avoidable ER visits.
Average cost per telehealth visit is $40-50 versus $136-176 for in-office visits.
In 2022, 37% of Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth services at least once.
Rural patients accounted for 24% of all telehealth visits in 2021, up from 13% pre-pandemic.
55% of telehealth users are aged 26-44 years old.

Telemedicine grows rapidly while saving money and increasing patient access.

Adoption Rates

Telemedicine visits in the US increased by 154% from 2019 to 2020, reaching over 883 million virtual visits in 2021.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth utilization surged to 76.1 visits per 100 beneficiaries in April 2020.
95% of telehealth users in 2022 reported it was easy to use.
In 2023, 46% of physicians offered telehealth services regularly.
Telehealth claims increased 4,067% from 2019 to 2020 in commercial insurance.
63% of US adults used telehealth at least once by 2023.
Telehealth adoption among FQHCs reached 89% in 2021.
70% of employers plan to continue offering telehealth post-pandemic.
Pediatric telehealth visits increased 500% from 2019 to 2020.
52% of primary care visits were virtual in peak pandemic months.
Dermatology telehealth consults reached 1 million monthly in 2022.
68% of rural hospitals now offer telehealth services.
Orthopedics telehealth adoption hit 60% in 2023 clinics.
75% of NPs/PAs use telehealth weekly.
Cardiology telehealth visits up 300% since 2019.
80% of endocrinologists adopted telehealth by 2023.
Neurology telehealth grew 450% during pandemic.
65% of pulmonologists use telehealth routinely.
Gastroenterology telehealth at 55% adoption rate.
Urology telehealth visits tripled to 25% of total.
Ophthalmology telehealth screening accuracy 95%.
72% surgeons integrated telehealth pre-op.

Adoption Rates Interpretation

The statistics paint a vivid picture: we weren't just social distancing but digitally sprinting toward a doctor's appointment, transforming healthcare from a waiting room chore into a remarkably accessible, and often preferred, household convenience.

Economic Impact

Telemedicine reduced healthcare costs by an average of 20-30% per patient visit compared to in-person visits.
Implementing telemedicine saved hospitals an average of $1,200 per patient in avoidable ER visits.
Average cost per telehealth visit is $40-50 versus $136-176 for in-office visits.
Telehealth reduced no-show rates by 38% in outpatient clinics.
Telemedicine cut travel costs for patients by an average of $50 per visit.
Hospitals using telehealth saw a 15% reduction in readmission rates.
Telemedicine generated $10.1 billion in savings for Medicare in 2020.
Average telemedicine reimbursement is 80% of in-person visit rates.
Telehealth reduced physician time per patient by 25%.
Virtual care saved $4,500 per COPD exacerbation avoided.
Telehealth cut administrative costs by 15-20% for providers.
Average savings of $105 per virtual primary care visit.
Telemedicine lowered claim denial rates by 12%.
Virtual urgent care costs 30% less than ER visits.
Telehealth staffing costs reduced by 28%.
Remote monitoring saved $2,000 per heart failure patient yearly.
Telehealth pharmacy consults cut drug errors by 22%.
Virtual PT sessions cost 40% less than in-clinic.
Telehealth triage saved $300 million in ER diversions.
Remote ICU monitoring cuts costs 20-30%.
Telehealth supply chain saved logistics 15%.
Palliative telecare reduced hospital days 28%.

Economic Impact Interpretation

The statistics paint a telemedicine portrait not just of savings, but of a system finally learning that the most expensive care is often the care you didn't need to give in the first place, because a timely virtual connection made everything else more efficient.

Market Growth

In 2023, the global telemedicine market size was valued at USD 104.64 billion and is projected to grow to USD 334.87 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 13.85%.
The US telemedicine market is expected to reach USD 175.62 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 20.4% from 2021.
Global telemedicine market CAGR projected at 24.3% from 2023 to 2030.
Telemedicine software market to grow from $28.82 billion in 2022 to $89.5 billion by 2030.
Asia-Pacific telemedicine market expected to grow at 28.5% CAGR through 2028.
Europe telemedicine market valued at EUR 25.43 billion in 2022, growing to EUR 86.32 billion by 2030.
North America holds 46% share of global telemedicine market in 2023.
Telemedicine devices market to reach $65.1 billion by 2028 at 19.5% CAGR.
Latin America telemedicine market growing at 26.4% CAGR to 2030.
mHealth telemedicine segment to grow at 19.8% CAGR to 2027.
Telemedicine services market in India to hit $5.15 billion by 2025.
Remote patient monitoring market to grow 20.5% CAGR to $118 billion by 2028.
Cloud-based telemedicine solutions market at 18.7% CAGR.
Teleradiology market projected to $45.2 billion by 2027.
Store-and-forward telemedicine growing at 22% CAGR.
AI in telemedicine market to $18.7 billion by 2028.
Wearable integration in telemedicine at 25% CAGR.
Blockchain in telemedicine market to $5.61 billion by 2028.
5G-enabled telemedicine market growing 32% CAGR.
VR/AR telemedicine to $9.5 billion by 2027.
Digital therapeutics telemedicine at 28% CAGR.
Telemedicine reimbursement policies cover 90% services in EU.
IoT telemedicine devices market $158B by 2026.

Market Growth Interpretation

The numbers declare a global health revolution is not just coming but is already sprinting, as telemedicine's explosive, multi-faceted growth—from AI diagnostics to wearable monitors—proves that the future clinic will be as much in your pocket as it is on your block.

Patient Demographics

In 2022, 37% of Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth services at least once.
Rural patients accounted for 24% of all telehealth visits in 2021, up from 13% pre-pandemic.
55% of telehealth users are aged 26-44 years old.
Women represent 59% of telehealth users in the US.
28% of telehealth visits were for mental health services in 2022.
Hispanic patients increased telehealth use by 154% during pandemic.
Patients over 65 years made up 22% of telehealth users in 2022.
Urban patients comprise 76% of telehealth consultations.
Black patients saw 91% increase in telehealth utilization.
Asian Americans used telehealth 20% more than average.
Children under 18 accounted for 12% of telehealth visits.
Low-income patients (<$25k) used telehealth 35% more post-subsidies.
Veterans represent 15% of VA telehealth encounters annually.
Gen Z (18-24) makes up 22% of telehealth users.
Disabled patients used telehealth 50% more than non-disabled.
LGBTQ+ patients reported 25% higher telehealth comfort.
Pregnant women used telehealth 40% for prenatal care.
Cancer survivors prefer telehealth 70% for follow-ups.
Elderly dementia caregivers use telehealth 30% more.
Indigenous populations saw 200% telehealth surge.
Foster care children access telehealth 45%.
Homeless patients telehealth use up 60%.

Patient Demographics Interpretation

Telemedicine is proving to be far more than a pandemic consolation prize, as it is now busy building a surprisingly equitable digital bridge to care for everyone from rural seniors to marginalized communities.

Patient Satisfaction

80% of Americans are familiar with telemedicine, and 71% are likely to use it again after trying it once.
76% of patients reported high satisfaction with telemedicine video visits, rating them 4.6/5 on average.
Telemedicine improved chronic disease management outcomes by 25% in patient adherence rates.
91% of patients felt telemedicine saved them time compared to traditional visits.
85% of telemedicine patients reported better access to care.
Patient satisfaction scores for telehealth averaged 4.5/5 across 50 studies.
78% of patients preferred telehealth for follow-up appointments.
Telehealth improved medication adherence by 20% in diabetes patients.
82% of surveyed patients would recommend telehealth to others.
Telemedicine hypertension management showed 10% better BP control.
89% satisfaction rate for mental health teletherapy sessions.
Telehealth asthma visits reduced ER visits by 40%.
84% of patients reported no difference in care quality via telehealth.
Telehealth diabetes education improved A1C by 1.2%.
90% of rheumatology patients satisfied with telehealth.
Telehealth for obesity management led to 5% more weight loss.
87% satisfaction in oncology telehealth consultations.
Telehealth CKD management reduced dialysis starts by 15%.
83% of sleep medicine patients happy with telehealth.
Telehealth pain management reduced opioid use 18%.
88% ENT patients satisfied with virtual visits.
Telehealth wound care healed 25% faster.

Patient Satisfaction Interpretation

The statistics paint a telemedicine portrait so compellingly effective and popular that it seems the only thing it can't do virtually is replace the comfort of a human handshake, which, given the results, patients are perfectly willing to trade for convenience and better health.

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