Amwell Ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study
Amwell (NYSE: AMWL) has been recognized as the top telehealth provider for patient satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study, scoring 885 compared to the industry average of 860. The study surveyed 4,302 patients and assessed factors such as customer service (42%), consultation (28%), enrollment (19%), and billing/payment (11%). This recognition underlines Amwell's commitment to enhancing virtual care experiences, especially in response to increased demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company aims to provide seamless integration of telehealth with traditional care.
- Amwell achieved a score of 885 in the J.D. Power satisfaction study, 25 points above the average.
- The recognition highlights Amwell's strong customer service and telehealth consultation experience.
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BOSTON, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Amwell® (NYSE: AMWL), a national telehealth leader, today announced that J.D. Power has named Amwell No. 1 in telehealth satisfaction among direct-to-consumer providers. Amwell ranked the highest in telehealth consultation, enrollment, billing and payment.
"We're honored to be recognized as number one in telehealth satisfaction with direct-to-consumer providers by such a well-respected organization like J.D. Power," said Roy Schoenberg, President and Co-CEO, Amwell. "While telehealth usage skyrocketed during the pandemic, its staying power will depend on patients and providers' ongoing experience with it. We're committed to making virtual care as easy and beloved as so many other online interactions, as well as an enhanced, full-connected element of in-person care."
The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study found that the overall customer satisfaction score for telehealth services is 860 (on a 1,000-point scale). In comparison, Amwell scored well above at 885, representing a score 25 points higher when compared to the average of other telehealth vendors.
"This year, driven by COVID-19, telehealth experienced a tidal wave of demand, pressuring our technology and clinical services like never before," said Ido Schoenberg, Chairman and Co-CEO, Amwell. "Amid such unprecedented volumes, our focus remained on taking swift action to not only sustain services but to improve. This award recognizes the heroic efforts and ongoing commitment of our teams now and going forward."
The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study measures patient satisfaction based on four factors: customer service (
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