In 2021, 37% of adults had used telehealth services in the last 12 months

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The use of telehealth services has been beneficial not only for patients but for providers as well; by utilizing these services, providers are now able to expand their reach and treat more people than ever before regardless of distance or time constraints. Additionally, with this decrease in physical contact between patient and provider, there is also a decrease in costs related to office visits.

Author: Medical Economics

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