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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in somepositive shifts in the health care industry, among themthe growth of telehealth. Despite its promises of convenient accessand ease of use, such services have never managed to crack into themainstream of health care services.

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Related: Telehealth claims take a substantial leap in theCOVID-19 era

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The initial months of the pandemic offered telehealthit's big break, with consumers opting to forgo in-person care infavor of virtual visits, and insurers changing how such visits arereimbursed. But will the trend continue? Check out thisinforgraphic from America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP):

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Telehelath inforgraphic(Click to enlarge)

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.