Among the healthcare consumers open to continuing telehealth use, 55% preferred virtual visits for primary care

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Primary care and mental health care have been preferred to be handled virtually according to patients. It’s a much easier way now to get the help they need without having to drive to an office and wait in a waiting room.

Author: mHealth Intelligence

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