[Infographic] How Telehealth and Telemedicine are Hacking the Healthcare System

Video conferencing, data monitoring, and smartphone apps that are used to help keep and eye on and treat patients have all seen usage start to spike. CareClix, a virtual health company which has over 20 million users, saw a 50% rise in usage in March alone. Only 2 out of every 10 doctors plan to implement virtual visits and of those who do, a third are concerned about keeping patient data secure. Telemedicine can prevent unneeded emergency room visits, decrease possible hospital re-admissions, and promotes early treatments and intervention, and can help improve quality of life.