In a Postpandemic Era, Is Telehealth Still a Vital Tool?

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created a seismic shift toward telehealth. Strained by a lack of resources like staff and personal protective equipment early in the pandemic and greenlit by newly relaxed policies of regulatory agencies, hospitals quickly expanded telehealth programs to promote physical distancing, stop the spread of disease, and preserve precious resources. Seemingly overnight, patients accepted remote health care, realizing its convenience, efficiency, and effectiveness.