A recent study by WovenX Health showcased the potential of on-demand telehealth in cutting emergency department (ED) visits and associated healthcare costs for gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. With GI issues being one of the top reasons for non-admission ED visits, the study estimates that unnecessary ED visits lead to over $30 billion in avoidable spending yearly.
Key findings revealed that out of 501 patients using WovenX’s on-demand GI telehealth platform, over 40% would have otherwise sought care in the ED or urgent care.