In 2021, 9.6 percent of medical visits in the United States occurred via telehealth, with a higher percentage for mental health visits, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The research surveyed over 232,000 visits and found that telehealth visits decreased throughout the year for all clinician categories. There was a significant decline in telehealth visits for non-mental health clinicians compared to mental health clinicians. The study suggests that telehealth usage for non-mental health visits has returned closer to pre-pandemic levels, indicating a shift in telehealth utilization after the peak of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
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Survey finds 9.6 percent of medical visits took place via telehealth in 2021
