As virtual care adoption grows 47% between 2023 and 2025, healthcare professionals are rethinking how—and where—they see patients. From eliminating technical hurdles to expanding rural access, video conferencing is redefining the modern waiting room.
Clearing your schedule. Fighting traffic. Sitting in a crowded waiting room with a clipboard and a stack of outdated magazines. For many patients, this used to be the cost of simply seeing a doctor. In 2025, that model is fast disappearing.
Healthcare video conferencing has surged by 47% in just two years, with clinics, hospitals, and solo practices alike adopting
to meet demand. shows the healthcare sector has embraced this shift nearly four times faster than the legal industry, which recorded just 12% growth in the same period.Behind this momentum is a growing need for tools that make care more accessible—without compromising security or overwhelming patients with tech hurdles.
At the heart of this shift is a new generation of browser-based video platforms. These systems require no downloads, work across devices, and offer end-to-end encryption and 128-bit security—a critical standard for protecting sensitive health data during virtual appointments.
For many providers, the appeal lies in simplicity. Patients of all technical skill levels can join appointments through a single link, no software installs required. This approach reduces no-shows, improves patient comfort, and removes friction from the consultation process.
"Doctors are looking for ways to reduce costs without cutting corners on care," say experts at video conferencing provider offering HIPAA-compliant tools designed for healthcare use. "The right platform makes it easier to focus on the patient, not the process."
, aThe potential goes far beyond convenience. Video conferencing is helping healthcare teams:
With over 1,200 small businesses already using Aonmeetings' platform across healthcare, education, legal, and corporate settings, video conferencing service providers are showing how browser-based video tools can scale securely and seamlessly.
Video conferencing is making care more accessible than ever, and you can explore if it's the right fit for your practice—Aonmeetings offers a
to help you get started.