What is the future of telehealth?
Health organizations such as the American Hospital Association (AHA) are advocating for the expansion of telehealth practices and for more telehealth services to be covered by insurance. Even before the [...]
What are some of the limitations of telehealth?
While telehealth has potential for better coordinated care, it also runs the risk of fragmenting health care. Fragmented care may lead to gaps in care, overuse of medical care, inappropriate [...]
What are some of the benefits of telehealth?
Accessibility. Many patients face barriers when it comes to in-person healthcare visits. Whether due to disabilities, physical distance/living in a rural area, or transportation difficulties, many patients are able to receive [...]
What happens if a diagnosis cannot be made via telehealth?
Healthcare professionals conducting telehealth visits will determine if further consultation, testing, or treatment is needed. This may include sending the patient for an in-person consultation with a healthcare provider, advising [...]