Telehealth and telemedicine may mean different things. However, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably.Other times are specific to a function related to video or remote calls involving a health professional and a person seeking health information.
The use of telehealth in rural areas is dependent on access to the internet. If available, it can provide a valuable connection to a healthcare provider that is miles away.
For information relating specifically to providers, there is information in the Workforce tab.
In regard to patients, they may come from a variety of backgrounds, healthcare needs and other groupings that you may find the literature has segmented. Consider this as you look at the literature. Veterans, elders/seniors, children, diabetics, etc.
American Medical Association
Various Associations
Health Resources and Services Administration
A Virtual Care Blueprint: How Digital Health Technologies Can Improve Health Outcomes, Patient Experience, and Cost-effectiveness by Journals with a focus on telehealth or technology in health communication.
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