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

Telehealth patients say they easily get refills through online message exchanges or by filling out a survey.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some work with telehealth companies to serve their customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Feb. 20, it sent out a fresh round of warning letters to 30 telehealth companies.

From Barron's

On Feb. 20, the agency sent out a fresh round of warning letters to 30 telehealth companies.

From Barron's

Shares in telehealth company Hims & Hers skyrocketed in premarket trading following a media report that the maker of Wegovy plans to sell the weight-loss drug on the platform, a move that would end a legal spat between the two companies.

From The Wall Street Journal