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Survey findings show that 83 percent of respondents to a survey sponsored by the American Telemedicine Association say they are planning to invest in telehealth services.

However, top challenges still remain for the technology, which has been trying to achieve widespread adoption within healthcare for 20 years. Respondents noted reimbursement and licensure remain top barriers to increased telemedicine adoption.

Also See:<\/b> New law provides opportunity to expand use of telemedicine<\/a>

However, advances in patient-centered healthcare and improved interoperability of electronic health records are advancing acceptance of the technology, respondents say.

The report from the ATA\u2019s executive leadership survey<\/a> is based on 171 respondents in executive leadership positions representing telehealth service providers, healthcare practices and hospital systems. The survey and summary report can be downloaded here.

\u201cThis executive leadership survey confirms undeniably today\u2019s leaders view telemedicine as a major driver in transforming healthcare,\u201d said Jonathan Linkous, CEO, American Telemedicine Association. \u201cI anticipate tremendous growth in the market as we continue to move toward more patient-centered solutions.\u201d

Other key findings include:

\u2022 88 percent of respondents plan to invest in technology related to telehealth this year.

\u2022 98 percent of leaders say they believe telehealth services create a competitive advantage over other organizations that do not offer it.

\u2022 84 percent of respondents believe offering telehealth services strongly expand an organization\u2019s coverage and reach.

\u2022 About half of respondents believe increasing consumer demand will be the key trend that will propel the growth of the telehealth market in the next there years.
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Survey findings show that 83 percent of respondents to a survey sponsored by the American Telemedicine Association say they are planning to invest in telehealth services.

However, top challenges still remain for the technology, which has been trying to achieve widespread adoption within healthcare for 20 years. Respondents noted reimbursement and licensure remain top barriers to increased telemedicine adoption.

Also See:<\/b> New law provides opportunity to expand use of telemedicine<\/a>

However, advances in patient-centered healthcare and improved interoperability of electronic health records are advancing acceptance of the technology, respondents say.

The report from the ATA\u2019s executive leadership survey<\/a> is based on 171 respondents in executive leadership positions representing telehealth service providers, healthcare practices and hospital systems. The survey and summary report can be downloaded here.

\u201cThis executive leadership survey confirms undeniably today\u2019s leaders view telemedicine as a major driver in transforming healthcare,\u201d said Jonathan Linkous, CEO, American Telemedicine Association. \u201cI anticipate tremendous growth in the market as we continue to move toward more patient-centered solutions.\u201d

Other key findings include:

\u2022 88 percent of respondents plan to invest in technology related to telehealth this year.

\u2022 98 percent of leaders say they believe telehealth services create a competitive advantage over other organizations that do not offer it.

\u2022 84 percent of respondents believe offering telehealth services strongly expand an organization\u2019s coverage and reach.

\u2022 About half of respondents believe increasing consumer demand will be the key trend that will propel the growth of the telehealth market in the next there years.
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Interoperability, patient-centered care expected to aid telemedicine

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