Telehealth Challenges: Regional Differences Between North America and Europe

Telehealth adoption barriers differ by region: North America struggles most with technology access (51% cite hardware limitations) and data security, while Europe faces higher patient skepticism about virtual care quality (50% cite trust issues). Regulatory pressures also differ, with Europe contending with stricter GDPR and North America navigating fragmented state-level rules, and both regions can learn from each other on privacy-first design and cybersecurity investment.