In a Postpandemic Era Is Telehealth Still a Vital Tool

The author reviewed the literature and described how telemedicine has been used in more urban areas to reduce emergency department crowding and patient wait times, while increasing patient satisfaction since the pandemic. In rural areas it has been used to bolster services offered by smaller area hospitals, where providers can use cameras to examine patient wounds, IVs, and EKG monitors. The authors note that telehealth use remains popular and emphasize its utility specifically for emergency medicine.