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

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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.