Telemedicine has quickly rose as a premier option for attaining care, with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting 37% of adults age 18 and older utilizing this service at least once in the past twelve months. With the resurgence of COVID-19 and other respiratory pathogens, telemedicine has emerged as a powerful tool to bridge gaps in accessibility and enhance patient care. The integration of medical scribes into the telemedicine framework has proven to be a strategic move in optimizing the efficiency of virtual healthcare encounters. This article explores the close partnership between telemedicine and medical scribes, supported by compelling statistics that highlight their impact on improving patient care. 1. The Increasing Climate of Telemedicine: The adoption of telemedicine has been rising exponentially, especially due to global health outbreak events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a report by McKinsey & Company, Telehealth utilization in the United States surged from 11% in 2019 to 46% in 2020. This dramatic increase reflects the growing acceptance of remote healthcare services among both patients and healthcare providers. Additionally, the usage of Telemedicine has also paved the way for on-demand care leading for better patient outcomes and satisfaction. As healthcare organizations …
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