Many Americans struggled with feelings of anxiety and loneliness amidst the lockdowns and restrictions of the pandemic. As much as 13% of adults reported starting or increasing substance abuse according to the CDC.[1] For those who decided to seek help, the safest and sometimes the only way to access treatment was through telehealth services.
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In the last two years, the United States has seen a rise in mental health concerns. According to a study published by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 41% of adults reported experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or depression in January of this year.
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Telehealth has evolved from being a convenient service that a small fraction of providers used under special circumstances to an essential part of many treatment programs. If you’re a healthcare provider, you’ve probably considered using telehealth to expand your practice and adapt to the new post-pandemic norms.
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In 2019, the non-profit Mental Health America estimated that approximately 50 million people were living in the United States with a mental illness. According to their research, less than half received the mental health treatment they required. [1]
These statistics would change for the worse as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country and cities issued blanket lockdown orders.
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In recent years, telehealth has become a useful tool for accessing and delivering healthcare. In the fields of psychiatry, radiology, and even emergency care, telehealth has helped bridge the gap between patient and provider as the world adjusts to new norms in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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If you’re a healthcare provider, you’ve probably noticed the rise in popularity of telehealth services precipitated by the pandemic. While life is starting to slowly return to normal this year, telehealth still remains a very popular means of accessing healthcare.
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country has witnessed a dramatic increase in the use of telemedicine. Granted, the reasons are obvious. But even as restrictions are lifted and we begin to return to normal life, it doesn’t appear that the popularity of telemedicine is waning.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telemedicine surged by over 6,000% as patients and doctors were left with few safe options other than to access and deliver healthcare remotely. However, as the pandemic subsides and we slowly return to the normal rhythm of life, it’s interesting to note that telemedicine continues to remain popular.
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Electronic health records (EHRs) have reshaped the delivery and efficacy of healthcare across the country. In hospitals and private practices, EHR systems have reduced costs, simplified the processes of collecting and accessing patients’ medical information, and empowered physicians to offer more coordinated, efficient care.
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