March telehealth use climbs: 5 takeaways

March telehealth utilization grew by 1.8 percent in March 2023 compared to February 2023, according to Fair Health’s Telehealth Regional Tracker.

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The report uses Fair Health data to track national telehealth use by month. 

Here are five takeaways from the June 5 report:

  1. Telehealth use grew in the Midwest and West. While in the North and South, it stayed level.
  2. The March jump follows a February decline.
  3. Mental health conditions were the most common telehealth diagnosis in March.
  4. The use of audio-only telehealth in rural areas decreased.
  5. Acute respiratory diseases and infections were the most common diagnosis for asynchronous telehealth.

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