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Conclusions drawn in the 55 articles examining cost effectiveness of telemedicine for healthcare delivery that had cost data
| Conclusion | No (%) of studies |
|---|---|
| Telemedicine saves money | 20 (36) |
| Telemedicine saves time and money | 11 (20) |
| Telemedicine cost effective only if a certain threshold is achieved | 9 (16) |
| More work needed to accurately determine cost effectiveness | 7 (13) |
| Other (such as enthusiasm, staff involvement) | 4 (7) |
| Telemedicine does not save money | 4 (7) |
