The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many people view healthcare networks. With strained and overflowing hospitals focused exclusively on COVID patients – telehealth visits became the go-to for people seeking medical attention for various day-to-day issues.
Now that the pandemic is officially over, is virtual care here to stay? The short answer is yes – but there is more to unravel.
Telehealth has great benefits for many people. So, while these services are unlikely to go away, they may change a little.
During the pandemic, telehealth services enabled people to get medical attention while hospitals were overcrowded and social distancing rules were firmly in place. Now, however, telehealth provides a relatively inexpensive and accessible way for people to get the care they need.
While telemedicine will continue to change and adapt to new legislation and technology – the convenience it brings is here to stay.