Thematic Intelligence: Telemedicine - Physician Perspective

As a result of the pandemic, regulations and policies governing reimbursement and use of telemedicine have changed significantly, leading to expanded access and an unprecedented demand for these services. However, after experiencing a substantial surge in usage since early 2020, the demand for telemedicine started to wear off, influenced by factors like easing of pandemic restrictions, increased access to in-person healthcare services and withdrawal of some emergency legislation that initially prompted the widespread adoption of telemedicine. In this report, The analyst assesses the telemedicine uptake in the 8MM and examines the healthcare provider’s perspective on its further integration into conventional healthcare practices.

• Telemedicine adoption was on the rise before COVID-19, but its uptake was still relatively low.
• Use of telemedicine surged during COVID-19 as a result of social distancing and lockdown measures.
• Post-COVID-19, the uptake of telemedicine slowed, but its peak is still yet to be reached.
• The main barriers to wider use of telemedicine are lack of awareness and a preference for in-person care.
• Telemedicine’s value in patient care is recognized by the healthcare professionals.
• Physicians have reservations regarding their patients’ comfort with using telemedicine.
• Telemedicine treats more patients with fewer clinicians.
• When feasible, the use of telemedicine should be a choice, rather than a compulsory requirement.

Scope

• The report provides an overview of how virtual care and telemedicine have revolutionized the healthcare industry.
• The report reviews various segments within the virtual care and telemedicine value chain (patient seeking healthcare services, healthcare services, and electronic medical records) for market players to invest, explore, or ignore.
• It offers virtual care and telemedicine timelines and use cases for a better understanding of the theme.

Reasons to Buy

• Develop and design your corporate strategies through an in-house expert analysis of virtual care and telemedicine by understanding the primary ways in which this theme is impacting the healthcare industry.
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