telehealth

noun

tele·​health ˌte-lə-ˈhelth 

 also  -ˈheltth

: health care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone) : telemedicine

Instead of forcing sick people to get off their couches, telehealth lets people stay in their homes while getting sound medical advice from professionals.

—Sarah Harrison

—often used before another noun

a telehealth appointment

telehealth systems

Some also will expand their use of telehealth services, which connect rural patients to specialized providers so they don't have to drive for treatment.

—Meg Wingerter

Examples of telehealth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While telehealth is always an option for kids to connect with therapists, Bishop said Second Wind Fund is making an effort to conduct better outreach to rural parts of the state. —Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024

Healthcare has become digitized with telehealth and remote monitoring, EHRs and e-prescription and mobile health and wearable technologies becoming the mainstays of healthcare delivery. —Harshit Jain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

The more than 20 initial grantees include groups like The Wall Las Memorias, which supports Latino and LGBTQ+ communities in L.A., and a program offering addiction counseling via telehealth to people incarcerated at California’s Santa Rita Jail. —Julie Jordan, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024

Novo Nordisk has filed 50 federal lawsuits against a variety of businesses selling compounded products, including telehealth clinics and medspas, as well as compounding pharmacies. —Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

tele- + health

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

telehealth

noun

tele·​health

ˌtel-ə-ˈhelth

: telemedicine

Medical Definition

telehealth

noun

tele·​health ˌtel-ə-ˈhelth 

: health care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone) : telemedicine

Telehealth extends access, and it has the potential of making healthcare services more convenient for patients, especially those in rural areas, those with small children … and those with mobility restrictions.

—Clemens Scott Kruse et al., BMJ Open

—often used before another noun

telehealth visits

The states of Virginia, Montana, and Alaska, which all have large populations of veterans, will each receive about $300 000 to create or upgrade telehealth services for veterans who must travel long distances to access medical care …

—Bridget M. Kuehn, The Journal of the American Medical Association