Overall use across the U.S. has dropped more than 20% since May. (Photo: fizkes/Shutterstock.com)
Online doctor's visits and long-distance healthcare services might seem like the perfect option for consumers in the COVID-19 era, but new data suggests telehealth might not have staying power.
Though June 2020 played host to a 4,132% increase in telehealth services and procedures compared to the same time last year, overall use across the U.S. has dropped more than 20% since May.
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Raychel Lean
Raychel Lean is ALM's Florida bureau chief, overseeing the Daily Business Review. Email her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter via @raychellean.
