Medical Spa Lawyer
Paddy Deighan, the Premier Medical Spa Lawyer

Prior to the the end of the year, I wrote that utilization of telemedicine was down in 2023. This may be a surprise to many. Of course telemedicine was reinvigorated during the pandemic when patients and providers utilized it as a preferred method of care. Perhaps it was only natural that there would be a drop off in the post pandemic delivery of care.

However, 2024 and beyond should see an increase in telemedicine (telehealth). The fundamental reasons for use of telemedicine are still sound. For providers and health systems it is more efficient and efficacious, For patients, it is more convenient. Patients can initiate treatment from many devices and from many locations and they may do so 24/7. So it sounds to reason that utilization will rise.

Providers love the efficiency. Patient data is gathered more efficiently and care may be delivered in fewer visits due to the efficiency. Patient flow is no longer an issue and patient care can be delivered when providers have time.

Another important aspect of telemedicine is that as we integrate new technology, telemedicine, which is also known as asynchronous care, makes it easier to interface between the new technology and the patient health records. This alone is reason enough to embrace telemedicine.