Telehealth has always been around but we least expected that it would take a pandemic to make more and more people convinced of its utility. According to the recently conducted survey by The Harris Poll, roughly 65% of respondents said they would continue to use telehealth after the pandemic ends.
How telehealth has improved global healthcare?
Telehealth addresses the pain points of patients and provides quick access to healthcare, especially for rural populations, elders, and people with disabilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person visits for non-urgent care became a challenge and telehealth provided a quick solution. This has set the path for more improvements and innovations in the field of healthcare.
Benefits of Telehealth to patients and healthcare professionals
COVID-19 has made it imperative to relax the restrictions on the use of telehealth services. State officials are working towards facilitating the process of reaching out to underserved population through telehealth. Irrespective of whether its primary care or specialist, telehealth helps to reach out to more people who don’t have access to healthcare.