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The Benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare should be accessible when you need it. Telehealth helps remove common barriers to care, making it easier to connect with licensed providers from home, work, or wherever life takes you.

Research has consistently shown that telehealth can improve access to care, reduce common barriers, and increase convenience for many patients.

Research Highlights

A growing body of published research has examined how telehealth affects access to and experience of care. Findings consistently point to a few themes:

  • Improved access to careTelehealth use is associated with reaching patients who might otherwise face barriers to an in-person visit.
  • Reduced transportation barriersPatients facing transportation challenges were significantly more likely to use telehealth, and accounted for a larger share of their overall visits.
  • Increased appointment conveniencePrior telehealth experience is strongly associated with a stated preference for using it again.
  • Strong patient satisfactionA systematic review of 36 studies found greater than 80% overall satisfaction among patients using telehealth videoconferencing.
  • Access isn't evenly distributedResearch has also found real disparities in who completes and benefits from telehealth visits, by age, language, and income. It's a tool that helps many people, not a universal fix.

Why People Delay Healthcare

When getting care requires taking half a day off work, arranging transportation, or waiting weeks for an appointment, many people simply put it off.

  • Busy schedules
  • Work obligations
  • Childcare responsibilities
  • Transportation challenges
  • Difficulty getting appointments
  • Long wait times
  • Geographic limitations

From the research

A 2024 study found that patients facing transportation challenges were 40% more likely to use telehealth than those without such challenges — evidence that logistics alone can determine whether someone seeks care at all.

Care That Fits Into Real Life

Access from home

Access while traveling

Reduced transportation barriers

Faster connection to providers

Easier follow-up appointments

Telehealth helps reduce friction between patients and healthcare.

Benefits Supported by Research

Better Access

Telehealth helps patients connect with providers more easily, without the logistics a trip to an office requires.

Reduced Delayed Care

Removing common scheduling and transportation barriers can encourage people to seek help sooner rather than postponing it.

Improved Convenience

Less travel, less waiting, and fewer disruptions to work or family life.

Greater Continuity

Follow-up care becomes easier to keep up with when a visit can happen remotely instead of requiring another trip.

Patient Satisfaction

Published research reviewing dozens of studies found consistently high satisfaction among patients using telehealth for appropriate care.

Who Benefits From Telehealth?

Busy Parents

Fit a visit around school pickups and nap schedules instead of a half-day errand.

Professionals

Get care without stepping away from work for a full appointment window.

Rural Communities

Connect with a licensed provider without a long drive to the nearest office.

Caregivers

Manage care for the people who depend on you without also arranging your own coverage to leave.

People Managing Chronic Conditions

Keep up with routine follow-ups more consistently when each one doesn't require a full visit.

Individuals Seeking Ongoing Wellness Support

Stay connected to care between the moments something feels urgent enough to “make time” for.

Healthcare for the Whole Family

Managing a family’s health means juggling more than one person’s schedule — school pickups, work hours, and everyone’s own health needs at once. Telehealth lets a parent or guardian request care for themselves or a family member without rearranging the whole day around it.

Follow-up care is easier to keep up with when it doesn’t mean another trip, and everyday concerns can be addressed with less disruption to school and work.

Family Rx brings this to Soluna’s virtual care platform — licensed providers, reviewed visits, and prescriptions sent to your pharmacy when appropriate.

What Telehealth Cannot Replace

Telehealth is not intended to replace emergency care.

In-person evaluation may still be necessary depending on your symptoms, medical history, or a provider’s clinical judgment.

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is telehealth effective?

For many everyday, non-emergency concerns, yes — published research has found telehealth visits produce care experiences and outcomes comparable to in-person care for conditions appropriate to virtual evaluation. It isn't the right fit for every situation, which is why a licensed provider reviews each visit individually.

When should I use telehealth?

Telehealth works well for common illnesses, follow-ups, prescription refills, and everyday health questions. It's not a substitute for emergency care — if you're experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

Can telehealth replace my primary care doctor?

Telehealth is meant to complement your existing care, not replace it. It's a convenient option for everyday needs in between or alongside the relationship you have with your primary care provider.

Is telehealth appropriate for children?

Many pediatric concerns can be evaluated virtually. A parent or guardian completes intake and stays involved throughout, and a provider will recommend an in-person evaluation whenever a child's symptoms call for one.

What conditions can be managed virtually?

Common examples include cold and flu symptoms, sinus infections, allergies, skin concerns, and prescription refills. A licensed provider determines what's appropriate for your specific situation during your visit.

Do I still receive care from licensed providers?

Yes. Every Family Rx visit is reviewed by a licensed U.S. provider, the same as you'd expect from an in-person visit.

Healthcare Should Be Easier to Access

Many health concerns become harder to address when care is delayed. Telehealth helps remove common barriers by making it easier to connect with licensed healthcare professionals on your schedule.

Accessing care should fit into your life, not the other way around.

References

  1. 1. Kim J, Kelley J, Choi S, Weir P. “Impact of Transportation Barriers on Telehealth Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Inquiry. 2024.
  2. 2. Pullyblank K, Scribani M, Krupa N, Chapman A, Kern M, Brunner W. “Exploring Multiple Dimensions of Access to and Preferences for Telehealth Use.” Telemedicine Reports. 2023.
  3. 3. Orlando JF, Beard M, Kumar S. “Systematic review of patient and caregivers’ satisfaction with telehealth videoconferencing as a mode of service delivery in managing patients’ health.” PLoS One. 2019.
  4. 4. Eberly LA, Adusumalli S, et al. “Patient Characteristics Associated With Telemedicine Access for Primary and Specialty Ambulatory Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” JAMA Network Open. 2020;3(12):e2031640.
  5. 5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Data Brief 493 — Telemedicine Use Among Adults. 2024.

Family Rx is not for medical emergencies — call 911 or go to the nearest ER if you need immediate help. Every visit is evaluated by a licensed provider before any prescription is issued. By continuing, you agree to our Telehealth Consent, HIPAA Notice, and Consumer Health Data Privacy policy.