Analysis of the North American Telehealth Industry

The continuing convergence of healthcare and information communication technologies makes the telehealth industry one of the most confusing yet transformative spaces in the world. Despite many hurdles, telehealth markets continue to be an effective treatment for many shortfalls present in the current healthcare experience, whether it is getting to see the right specialist at the right time or making sure patients can manage their medications. Some of these activities have been going on for 50 years, while some have emerged from nothing to major markets in the last five years. Telehealth is quickly transitioning from the best-kept secret in healthcare to being persistently demanded by professionals and patients alike.