Telehealth Didn’t Increase Medicare Visits, but Drove Down Post-Visit Costs

Two University of Michigan studies, led by Dr. Chad Ellimoottil and Dr. James D. Lee, are shedding light on the use and costs of telehealth, offering insights that could influence future Medicare decisions. As telehealth coverage under Medicare is set to expire in March, these findings could play a key role in shaping policy—especially considering the ongoing debate over telehealth’s impact on healthcare utilization and costs. What does the data really show, and what could it mean for the future of virtual care? Read on to find out.