The Effect of Telehealth on Spending: Thinking Through the Numbers

The virtual and remote technologies that we call telehealth are changing the availability and cost of health care. Telehealth can often be provided at a lower cost than other types of care, but it may increase the total amount of care delivered. The effect on spending depends on how much telehealth substitutes for other types of care, and how much it adds to the overall volume of care. This article explains the various mechanisms by which telehealth can affect this spending equation.

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