Virtual Care, Real Outcomes

The proof is here: a survey done by the American Medical Association (AMA) reported that 80% of physicians they surveyed believed that telehealth provided patients better access to care since using telehealth. People of all ages also find telehealth to be beneficial. Virtual Care is having its moment in the sun. In fact, McKinsey estimates that $250 billion of US healthcare spending could potentially be shifted to virtual or virtually-enabled care. And the timing couldn’t be more suitable, considering some of the significant issues we’re facing in the healthcare industry. Physician burnout rates are at an all-time high after the latest Omicron wave. It’s reported that 3.6 million individuals forego medical care yearly due to transportation issues, including lack of vehicle access. And about half of U.S. adults say they have difficulty affording health care costs.