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Telehealth Patterns in Medicare Beneficiaries

One in six Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth between 2021 and 2023, with mental health visits leading the way, states new research report.

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    16.4% of Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth from 2021-

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    Nearly half of mental health outpatient visits were virtual.

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    Telehealth was popular for anxiety and depressive disorders.

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    Users often had complex medical needs.

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    Uncertainty about non-mental health telehealth coverage remains.

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    Withdrawal of services could hinder access for vulnerable patients.

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    Future policy should consider access and capacity needs.

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Telehealth Patterns in Medicare Beneficiaries

One in six Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth between 2021 and 2023, with mental health visits leading the way, states new research report.

  • by Conexiant News Staff

  • February 19, 2026

  • 3 min

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