An analysis report released shows that compared with 2020, the utilization rate of telemedicine dropped by an average of 40.3% per month last year Last moon show.

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020, the popularity of telemedicine has soared, but as people increase, the number of patients has fallen Back to the doctor’s office Last year, according to Review Analyze the commercial, medical insurance advantages and medical claims managed by Medicaid provided by Trilliant Health. The company compared the use of telemedicine from March to December 2020 and 2021 to determine trends.

Among the states, South Dakota saw the largest decline, with telemedicine usage dropping by 60.2% last year. Wyoming and Mississippi followed closely behind, with declines of 59% and 57.9%, respectively. The smallest declines were in New Mexico, Oregon and Arizona.

Medicare pay-for-service telemedicine access Increase From approximately 840,000 in 2019 to nearly 52.7 million in 2020, the Ministry of Health and Human Services Report last month.

Healthcare professionals are continuing to push for expansion Telemedicine coverage As a way to make treatment more accessible, especially for those suffering from Behavioral health condition.