5 Fascinating Statistical Facts About #Telemedicine:
๐ญ. ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ต: According to a 2019 Mordor Intelligence report, the global telemedicine market was valued at $45.5 billion in 2018, and itโs expected to reach $175.5 billion by 2026. Thatโs a staggering 19% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)!
๐ฎ. ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ: The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically accelerated telemedicine usage. Statista reports that as of March 2020, 74% of US citizens have used some form of #telehealth service, a significant leap from pre-pandemic usage.
๐ฏ. ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Telemedicine doesnโt just offer convenience, itโs also highly rated by users. A 2019 Press Ganey report reveals 92% of patients who used telemedicine services reported a โgoodโ or โvery goodโ experience.
๐ฐ. ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐: Telemedicine is breaking down barriers to #healthcare. The American Hospital Association indicates that 76% of U.S. hospitals now connect with patients and consulting practitioners through some form of telehealth.
๐ฑ. ๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐: Telemedicine can bring significant savings for patients, employers, and healthcare providers. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine reported that the average cost of a telemedicine visit is $79, compared to $149 for an in-person visit at a doctorโs office, and a hefty $1,734 for an emergency room visit.
Telemedicine is undeniably transforming the face of healthcare, making it more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective for all.
