Telehealth Use Declined across Groups in 2022: Survey

Telehealth use declined across most sociodemographic groups from 2021 to 2022, according to a survey published by the National Center for Health Statistics. Thirty-seven percent of adults reported using telemedicine in the past 12 months in 2021, compared with just over 30% in 2022. Researchers noted the decline across nearly all groups studied, including sex, family income, education and region. Women, adults with at least a college degree and people living in more urban areas were more likely to use telehealth in 2022. Once a niche method of delivering healthcare, telehealth use spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, aided by relaxed regulations aiming to preserve access to care during the public health emergency. However, utilization has declined since, with patients returning to in-person care options as the pandemic eased.

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