A survey conducted by the American Medical Association found that the vast majority of physician respondents say they’re currently using telehealth – and many of those reporting a decrease say they’re providing a mix of virtual and in-person care, Mobi Health News reports.
The survey, which was conducted online in late 2021, explored the variations in telehealth use among 2,232 physicians.
The results suggested enduring interest in virtual care among physicians.
As the potential end of the public health emergency looms, the future of telehealth policy has been under increasing scrutiny.
And even as telehealth use has decreased since its 2020 spike, the AMA survey shows many physicians are still relying on the modality.
Among physician respondents, 85% indicate they currently use telehealth, with the majority of decreased use attributed to a mix of virtual and in-person visits.
Other decreases are due to patient or clinician preference, technology barriers for patients, or belief that telehealth is inappropriate for the physician’s specialty. Read more.
