What is Telehealth?
Telehealth, or Telemedicine, refers to delivering health-related services and information through telecommunication technologies such as video conferencing, phone calls, or the internet. The goal of telehealth is to provide remote access to healthcare services for individuals who cannot visit a healthcare provider in person due to physical distance or other barriers such as mobility issues, lack of transportation, or COVID-19-related restrictions.
Telehealth services can range from virtual consultations with healthcare providers to remote monitoring of health conditions and access to medical records and health information. It can also include telemedicine, which delivers clinical services through remote technologies. In addiction treatment, telehealth can provide virtual counseling or therapy sessions and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) by allowing individuals to receive remote support and monitoring from a healthcare professional.