Abstract Telehealth includes health care services provided using audio and video technology. Telehealth was originally developed to provide basic care to rural and underserved patients. Higher rates of use of telehealth are now standard in many practices since the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Increasing emphases on patient satisfaction, providing efficient and quality care, and minimizing …

The delivery of health care, health education, and health information services via remote technologies. Read about telehealth technologies, services, and reimbursement issues. NEJM CatalystFebruary 1, 2018This article appeared in NEJM Catalyst prior to the launch of the NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery journal. Learn more. Telehealth is defined as the delivery and facilitation of …