Telemedicine Had an Impact on Carbon Emissions Equivalent To Reducing up to 130,000 Car Trips Each Month in 2023

A new study co-led by the University of Michigan and UCLA suggests that telemedicine could play a key role in reducing carbon emissions in the U.S. Published in The American Journal of Managed Care, the research highlights how virtual medical visits may help lower the healthcare industry’s environmental footprint. Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, from the University of Michigan, emphasizes that shifting to lower-emission care options like telemedicine could be an important step in reducing overall carbon emissions.