The survey, conducted in collaboration with QuantiaMD, gathered responses from more than 2,000 primary care physicians regarding their perceptions of video consultations. Survey participants were also asked about key uses for telemedicine.
Here are the top 10 uses physicians indicated telemedicine can provide. Respondents could choose more than one response.
1. Concierge services for fee paying patients: 91 percent
2. Medication management/prescription renewal: 86 percent
3. Minor urgent care (i.e. pink eye, fevers): 85 percent
4. Birth control counseling: 83 percent
5. Home health care: 82 percent
6. Chronic condition management: 80 percent
7. Pediatric after-hours needs: 79 percent
8. Behavioral health: 77 percent
9. Post-hospital discharge: 73 percent
10. Post-surgical follow-up: 59 percent
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