IDC predicts that by 2023 nearly 2/3 (or more) of all patients will be able to access healthcare through a digital front end by 2023

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It is predicted that a significant amount of patients will be able to access healthcare digitally by 2023. This is because telehealth services have become more popular ever since COVID-19.

Author: IDC

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