How 'telehealth' may replace doctor visits in major cities amid a shortage of physicians
A 2017 survey found 24 days was the average wait time in 15 of the largest cities to schedule a physician appointment.The long waits are a result of a growing shortage of primary care physicians, along with an aging population requiring more health care. Major health care players like, UnitedHealth UNH , Aetna AET and Kaiser Permanente, are increasingly using virtual care or telehealth for primary care appointments and follow-ups.