Primary, Specialty Care Physicians Favor Telehealth More Than Surgeons

Primary and specialty care physicians show a stronger preference for telehealth compared to surgeons, according to recent findings. While most primary and specialty care doctors perceive similar quality between telehealth and in-person care, only half of surgical specialists share this view. The data, sourced from federal sources, indicates that over two-thirds of primary care physicians and medical specialists believe they deliver comparable care via telehealth and face-to-face consultations. Consequently, these healthcare professionals tend to express higher satisfaction with telehealth technologies than their counterparts in surgical specialties. This insight underscores the varying perspectives on telehealth adoption among different medical disciplines, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to technology integration in healthcare.