A new report from S&P Global says that telehealth patientvolume increased 3,000 to 4,000 percent during the early months ofthe COVID-19 outbreak and usage remains high as local governmentstry to ease communities back into pre-pandemic conditions.
The firm said the numbers show the durability of virtual healthcare, largely consisting of patients consulting with care providersvia video or phone, but are uncertain as to how long the trend willcontinue since patients will want to return to in-person care.
Peter Antall, chief medical officer for the telehealth providerAmwell, said in an interview with S&P Global that providersthat rarely employed remote care options prior to the pandemic nowdo it all the time.
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