telehealth
noun
tele·health
ˌte-lə-ˈhelth 
also -ˈheltth
: health care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone) : telemedicine
Instead of forcing sick people to get off their couches, telehealth lets people stay in their homes while getting sound medical advice from professionals.—
Sarah Harrison
—often used before another nounSarah Harrisona telehealth appointment
telehealth systems
Some also will expand their use of telehealth services, which connect rural patients to specialized providers so they don't have to drive for treatment.—Meg Wingerter
Meg WingerterExamples of telehealth in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Free talk therapy will also be available around the clock at the center, either with an in-person therapist or via telehealth, to help people process their emotions and learn de-scalation techniques and coping skills, Karim said.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
During the Covid-19 pandemic, lawmakers allowed Medicare patients to access telehealth services in more places and with a greater variety of providers than before, but some of those flexibilities are set to expire at the end of the year.
—Mario Aguilar and Rachel Cohrs Zhang, STAT, 2 May 2024
In the future, Green says, patients in more rural areas may be able to use One Medical’s services through a combination of telehealth and partnerships with local providers.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 2 May 2024
Cue also enabled its smartphone application to connect patients with medication and telehealth services.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
The teen also allegedly shared with a therapist during a telehealth session around that time that her parents had been physically and emotionally abusing her and cited three separate incidents, per NBC Philadelphia.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
In 2017, after receiving reports about the telehealth site, an investigator for the California medical board logged on to Lemonaid using an alias.
—Katie Palmer, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
Passengers can also reach out to their therapists mid-cruise to schedule a session as needed – though state laws regarding telehealth vary and could prevent them from accessing care.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Still others say telehealth simply feels safer to them.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
During the Covid-19 pandemic, lawmakers allowed Medicare patients to access telehealth services in more places and with a greater variety of providers than before, but some of those flexibilities are set to expire at the end of the year.
—Mario Aguilar and Rachel Cohrs Zhang, STAT, 2 May 2024
In the future, Green says, patients in more rural areas may be able to use One Medical’s services through a combination of telehealth and partnerships with local providers.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 2 May 2024
Cue also enabled its smartphone application to connect patients with medication and telehealth services.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
The teen also allegedly shared with a therapist during a telehealth session around that time that her parents had been physically and emotionally abusing her and cited three separate incidents, per NBC Philadelphia.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
In 2017, after receiving reports about the telehealth site, an investigator for the California medical board logged on to Lemonaid using an alias.
—Katie Palmer, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
Passengers can also reach out to their therapists mid-cruise to schedule a session as needed – though state laws regarding telehealth vary and could prevent them from accessing care.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Still others say telehealth simply feels safer to them.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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telehealth
noun
tele·health
ˌtel-ə-ˈhelth
: health care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone) : telemedicine
Telehealth extends access, and it has the potential of making healthcare services more convenient for patients, especially those in rural areas, those with small children … and those with mobility restrictions.—Clemens Scott Kruse et al., BMJ Open
—often used before another nounClemens Scott Kruse et al., BMJ Opentelehealth visits
The states of Virginia, Montana, and Alaska, which all have large populations of veterans, will each receive about $300 000 to create or upgrade telehealth services for veterans who must travel long distances to access medical care …—Bridget M. Kuehn, The Journal of the American Medical Association
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