Noun
telehealth (uncountable)
Healthcare facilitated by telecommunication technology, typically allowing a doctor or other healthcare professional to interact with a patient visually and audibly.
A big move toward telehealth and telemedicine is what’s coming up for the future. Source: Internet
As of last month, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services expanded its Medicare telehealth coverage during the COVID-19 crisis to enable more patients to get virtual care services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility. Source: Internet
“At the direction of our clinicians, who identified the need for telehealth during this unprecedented time, we have adapted the McLarenNow platform to allow patients to connect directly to their provider for a scheduled appointment.” Source: Internet
At Vineyard Medical Care, all primary care patients who have existing appointments will be called and offered video telehealth appointments should they desire. Source: Internet
“Broad access to telehealth means we can engage doctors who may not be able to be involved in assessing COVID-19 patients including doctors who themselves may have to self-isolate for 14 days,” Dr Bartone said. Source: Internet
But obviously, we have a hugely important role as a government and telehealth provides the medical support and each of us can provide the personal support." Source: Internet