More hybrid virtual care and asynchronous telemedicine on the way for 2024

Photo: Jon Salon Healthcare IT News sat down with Jon Salon, president of MDLive, an Evernorth Company, a virtual healthcare delivery services vendor. We discussed further adoption, , chronic care management, worksite healthy clinics and asynchronous telemedicine. We can expect to see tremendous growth and adoption in virtual primary care and hybrid care models in 2024.

The patient’s relationship with their primary care provider and ability to stay connected to their care team is especially important for people living with chronic conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Virtual care providers continue to make strides in using technology to in between doctor visits and help them better manage their conditions on a daily basis.

As employers continue to rollout plans to bring employees back to the office at least some of the time, they are looking for ways to provide more support for employees’ physical, mental and emotional health – both in person while at the office, and through digital tools and virtual care. Asynchronous care is another way to address the provider shortage we are experiencing in the U.S.

It also helps to further break down common barriers to patients getting care when they need it. by breaking down access, convenience and other common barriers that often result in patients delaying care. Asynchronous care provides consumers with a simpler and even more convenient option by allowing them to quickly access care without having to connect live with a provider.

We can expect adoption to grow as consumer access to asynchronous care options increase, especially among younger consumers who prefer asynchronous interactions over live conversations for managing many aspects of their lives..