Telehealth Could be the Answer to the Healthcare Crisis

Technology has changed, and largely improved, the way Americans receive health care. From digitized record keeping in secure databases to better, more efficient workflow with the arrival of mobile devices and tablets, both health care providers and patients are seeing the benefits. But even the most basic health care remains expensive, leaving many patients wondering if they’ll be able to afford their next routine doctor’s appointment.

No physical appointment required

Access from anywhere

For people living in rural or remote areas across the U.S., traveling to the doctor is not only a hassle, but practically impossible for some. Patients seeking consultations with or treatments from doctors not available in their local area often have to travel hundreds and even thousands of miles by car or plane to receive proper care. Traveling while ill is difficult in itself, but for the elderly and disabled, the risks can far outweigh the potential for improvement.

By reducing or eliminating the need for travel through telehealth, both patients and their caretakers can save time, energy potential and health scares by addressing the issues with the right doctor in the comfort of the patient’s home.

Affordable healthcare

While not all appointments can be done via video, eliminating the costs of in-person visits and the travel associated with them can add up over time. For a growing number of Americans in need of general and specialized medical care, telehealth is not only an option but a necessity.

While advances must still be made in the health care industry, video calls and other telehealth services signal a shift, one that will allow a growing number of Americans to receive the medical attention they need, no matter their location.

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