Perceptions and usage have dropped slightly since the peak in spring 2020. Similarly, consumer and provider attitudes toward telehealth have improved since the pre-COVID-19 era.3 Compile data set, Exhibit 2 (of the original article). This utilization reflects more than two-thirds of what we anticipated as visits that could be virtualized. After an initial spike to more than 32 percent of office and outpatient visits occurring via telehealth in April 2020, utilization levels have largely stabilized, ranging from 13 to 17 percent across all specialties. Telehealth utilization has stabilized at levels 38X higher than before the pandemic.Our findings include the following insights: It would likely require sustained consumer and clinician adoption and accelerated redesign of care pathways to incorporate virtual modalities.Īs of July 2021, we step back to review the progress of telehealth since the initial COVID-19 spike and to assess implications for telehealth and virtual health 1 We define virtual health as a range of solutions for healthcare provider-patient interactions to occur outside of in-person visits, including telehealth (video/phone), text-based care, e-triage, and remote monitoring. Approaching this potential level of virtual health is not a foregone conclusion. During the tragedy of the pandemic, telehealth offered a bridge to care, and now offers a chance to reinvent virtual and hybrid virtual/in-person care models, with a goal of improved healthcare access, outcomes, and affordability.Ī year ago, we estimated that up to $250 billion of US healthcare spend could potentially be shifted to virtual or virtually enabled care. and may not be used without written permission.īlue Cross ®, Blue Shield ® and the Cross and Shield symbols are registered service marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans.This step-change, borne out of necessity, was enabled by these factors: 1) increased consumer willingness to use telehealth, 2) increased provider willingness to use telehealth, 3) regulatory changes enabling greater access and reimbursement. MDLIVE and the MDLIVE logo are registered trademarks of MDLIVE, Inc.
MDLIVE operates and administers the Virtual Visit program and is solely responsible for its operations and that of its contracted providers. MDLIVE physicians reserve the right to deny care for potential misuse of services.
MDLIVE does not prescribe DEA-controlled substances, non-therapeutic drugs and certain other drugs that may be harmful because of their potential for abuse. MDLIVE does not guarantee that a prescription will be written. MDLIVE is not an insurance product nor a prescription fulfillment warehouse. MDLIVE operates subject to state regulations and may not be available in certain states. Virtual Visits are subject to the terms and conditions of your benefit plan, including benefits, limitations, and exclusions. Service availability depends on location at the time of consultation.Ģ Virtual Visits, Powered by MDLIVE may not be available on all plans. Behavioral health service is limited to interactive audio/video (video only), along with the ability to prescribe in all states. Non-emergency medical service in Arkansas is limited to interactive audio/video (video only) for initial consultation, along with the ability to prescribe. Non-emergency medical service in Idaho, Montana and New Mexico is limited to interactive audio/video (video only), along with the ability to prescribe. Check your cellular data or internet service provider’s plan for details. You’ll only see this if you have the Virtual Visit benefit and an MDLIVE doctor offers the care you need.ġ Internet/Wi-Fi connection is needed for computer access. When you log in and use our Provider Finder Find a Cost tool, an MDLIVE box result may appear at the top of your provider list.
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