Medical virtual visit volumes rival behavioral health: Study

Becker’s Hospital Review – Tuesday, February 17, 2026
By Giles Bruce

While nearly half of behavioral health visits happen remotely, non-mental health conditions still account for tens of millions of telehealth appointments, a new study found.

Every year, an estimated 31 million mental health visits are remote, compared to 29 million for non-behavioral health reasons, according to the research published Feb. 17 in Annals of Internal Medicine. The study analyzed a nationally representative sample of almost 15,000 Medicare beneficiaries between 2021 and 2023.

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