The telehealth industry in the US will take longer to achieve substantial growth, according to Forbes, due to current insurance reimbursements for telemedicine charges standing at over 50% compared to those for face-to-face appointments. These reports come despite growing popularity of telemedicine, whereby patients can communicate with professionals via email, video or text, with an estimated 60% of hospitals nationwide using some form of the system.
The telehealth industry in the US will take longer to achieve substantial growth, according to Forbes, due to current insurance reimbursements for telemedicine charges standing at an estimated 60% compared to those for face-to-face appointments. These reports come despite growing popularity of telemedicine, whereby patients can communicate with professionals via email, video or text, with over 50% of hospitals nationwide using some form of the system.