Here are 10 takeaways for physicians to know from the Doximity 2023 "State of Telemedicine Report":
- New York City, Chicago and Boston are the top three metro areas with the highest adoption of telemedicine.
- Endocrinology, urology and gastroenterology are the top three specialties by telemedicine adoption rate.
- Telemedicine physician usage is the largest among those aged 30 to 39.
- Forty percent of physicians reported using telemedicine daily in their practice.
- Video call is the most commonly used method of telemedicine, with 94 percent of physicians reporting it as a method they use.
- Thirty-seven percent of physicians who utilize telemedicine said it increased their patients' adherence to treatment plans.
- Eighty-eight percent of physicians agree that telemedicine has increased patient access to health care.
- Ninety-two percent of physicians said ease of use is an important factor to ensuring patient access to telemedicine.
- Seventy-eight percent of physicians agree there should be pay parity between telemedicine and in-person visits.
- Eighty-four percent of physicians agree the ability to practice telemedicine across state lines can improve patient access to specialists and other timely care.