Telemedicine a new word for most of the people but this word opened the door for new medical age. Reaching a doctor far away or providing medical assistance in remote areas is what a telemedicine means. Using a secure connection doctors can provide medical assistance anywhere in the world. This includes video calling, performing surgeries, monitoring devices, and so on.
New World of Virtual Care
The concept of telemedicine is boosting its market in 2025 and by 2026 its market will be around $175 billion. Medical experts are now attending more then ever online meeting and attend patients. In 2025 survey, virtual care is 38% higher then 2024.
Key Statistics
1# 37% of adults used telemedicine in the past year.
2# 80% of doctors now use telehealth in their practice.
3# Specialist wait times have dropped by 84%.
4# Rural patients have seen a 92% reduction in travel burdens.
5# Telehealth has delivered $42 billion in annual healthcare savings.
How Telemedicine is Helping?
1- Remote Access
Now doctor does not need to travel to rural or remote areas just for the routine checkups they can attend patients virtually. This also helps patients for instant diagnosis with delay.
2- Less Cost Better Results
An average patients saves more then $250 per visit. Virtual visit also reduce normal missed appointments by 60% and that saved time be of great help in emergency services.
3- Patients Satisfaction
Virtual meetings are flexible for both patients and doctors which increase there satisfaction level as well. They can schedule, reduced traveling and more personalized care for each patient.
“Telemedicine is not just convenience-It’s a lifeline for millions, making healthcare more equitable and responsive than ever before”
Dr. Lisa Taylor, A leading telehealth advocate.
Telemedicine offers great help for the patients in need of quick checkup but also there are few things that should be regulated such as data integrity, health records, maintaining regulation etc.