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40 Telehealth & Virtual Care Statistics (2026)

Telehealth has evolved from a pandemic necessity to a permanent fixture of healthcare delivery. Patients expect the option to see providers virtually, and practices that embrace telehealth are capturing new patient segments and improving efficiency. These statistics reveal the state of telehealth in 2026 and the scheduling infrastructure that supports it.

40 Telehealth & Virtual Care Statistics (2026) reveal key trends in scheduling and appointment management. This page compiles 24 data points from industry sources to help you make informed decisions. Sources include G2, Capterra, and published industry research.

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Telehealth Market & Adoption

$116B

Global telehealth market size in 2026 (projected).

Fortune Business Insights

24.3%

CAGR of the telehealth market through 2030.

Grand View Research

76%

Of U.S. hospitals now offer telehealth services.

AHA Annual Survey

37%

Of all outpatient visits include a virtual care component.

McKinsey Healthcare Report

85%

Of patients who tried telehealth want to continue using it.

J.D. Power Telehealth Survey

64%

Of healthcare providers plan to expand their telehealth offerings in 2026.

MGMA Data Report

2

Patient Preferences

71%

Of patients want the ability to self-schedule telehealth visits online.

Accenture Digital Health Survey

61%

Of patients prefer telehealth for follow-up appointments.

Deloitte Health Consumer Survey

48%

Of patients would switch providers to one offering telehealth scheduling.

NexHealth Patient Preferences

83%

Of telehealth patients say convenience is the top benefit.

KLAS Telehealth Report

29%

Of patients prefer evening/weekend telehealth slots not available in-clinic.

Zocdoc Telehealth Insights

92%

Of patients expect a confirmation email or text after booking a telehealth visit.

Klara Patient Communication Data

3

Telehealth Revenue & Efficiency

23%

Revenue increase for practices that add telehealth to their service mix.

MGMA Financial Benchmarks

40%

Reduction in patient no-shows for telehealth vs. in-person appointments.

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare

$147

Average reimbursement per telehealth visit.

CMS Telehealth Utilization Data

31%

More patients seen per day by providers offering both in-person and virtual.

Doximity Telehealth Report

15 min

Average telehealth visit duration (vs. 22 minutes in-person).

FAIR Health Telehealth Analytics

78%

Of telehealth visits are completed as scheduled (vs. 70% for in-person).

Amwell Outcomes Report

4

Telehealth Scheduling Patterns

52%

Of telehealth appointments are booked online (vs. 38% for in-person visits).

Zocdoc Scheduling Data

35%

Of telehealth bookings occur outside traditional business hours.

Doxy.me Analytics Report

2.3x

Faster time from booking to visit for telehealth vs. in-person.

NexHealth Scheduling Insights

44%

Of telehealth visits are same-day or next-day appointments.

KLAS Same-Day Access Report

67%

Of patients want a single booking system for both in-person and virtual visits.

Accenture Healthcare Survey

58%

Of providers say scheduling integration is their top telehealth challenge.

MGMA Technology Survey

Key Takeaways

What the Data Tells Us

1

The global telehealth market is $116 billion and growing at 24.3% CAGR.

2

85% of patients who tried telehealth want to continue — demand is permanent.

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Telehealth no-shows are 40% lower than in-person, and 78% of visits complete as scheduled.

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Practices adding telehealth see 23% revenue increase and serve 31% more patients per day.

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71% of patients want to self-schedule telehealth visits, but 58% of providers struggle with scheduling integration.

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52% of telehealth appointments are booked online, with 35% booked after hours.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the telehealth market?

The global telehealth market is projected at $116 billion in 2026, growing at a 24.3% CAGR. 76% of U.S. hospitals now offer telehealth, and 37% of outpatient visits include a virtual component.

Do patients prefer telehealth?

85% of patients who tried telehealth want to continue using it. 83% cite convenience as the top benefit, and 61% prefer virtual for follow-up appointments. 48% would switch providers to one offering telehealth.

Does telehealth reduce no-shows?

Yes. Telehealth appointments have a 40% lower no-show rate than in-person visits. 78% of telehealth visits complete as scheduled vs. 70% for in-person, partly because the barrier to attending (travel, parking) is removed.

How does telehealth impact practice revenue?

Practices that add telehealth see a 23% revenue increase and serve 31% more patients per day. Average reimbursement is $147 per visit, with visits averaging 15 minutes vs. 22 minutes in-person.

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