telehealth

American  

[tel-uh-helth] / ˈtɛl əˌhɛlθ /

noun

1. a system that uses internet and telecommunications technology to provide a wide range of healthcare services, as telemedicine, education, patient care management, and remote monitoring of vital signs.

   Telehealth offers patients feedback that is more immediate than a traditional office appointment.

2. (loosely) telemedicine.

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telehealth British  

/ ˈtɛlɪˌhɛlθ /

noun

1. health care based on consultation by telephone and telemedicine

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Etymology

Origin of telehealth

First recorded in 1975–80; tele- ¹ ( def. ) + health ( def. )

Example Sentences

Amazon’s entry into GLP-1 medications is nothing new—in fact, Lilly announced just last week that it would make its Foundayo weight-loss pill available through Amazon Pharmacy along with a handful of telehealth providers.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Under these laws, providers are using telehealth and mailed medication abortion to ensure that those living in ban states can still get the health care they need.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

During the telehealth visits, staff will instruct patients on cognitive exercises, which they can then practice with the bot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The telehealth firm made a name for itself in offering weight-loss drugs on a compounded basis.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The demand has given rise to a burgeoning gray market, where wellness spas, multilevel marketers and telehealth websites ply the public with vials of “research grade” peptides labeled “not for human use.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026