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. )

Explanation

Telehealth is the delivery of healthcare services and information remotely, using digital technology. If you're too sick to leave the house, but not so sick that you need to go to the hospital, telehealth might be a great option. Telehealth uses modern technologies like video conferencing, monitoring devices, and online informational videos and websites to help bridge the literal gap between patients and healthcare providers. By removing the need for travel, telehealth makes healthcare more accessible, particularly for people who live in remote areas or have mobility issues. It allows patients to talk to their doctors, monitor their health, and manage their care from the comfort of home.

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Hims & Hers said the suit disregards evidence it provided the FTC during the investigation and ignores industry standards in telehealth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

At Maine Family Planning, which largely serves rural patients, about a third of all medication abortions it provides are done through telehealth.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

Even Lilly has said that 80% of prescriptions for the Foundayo GLP-1 pill come through LillyDirect, its own telehealth platform, or through other telehealth services.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

In 2025, following the surge of anecdotal reports online about microdosing, a number of telehealth companies such as Fridays, Noom and Found Health started offering GLP-1 protocols at lower doses and lower costs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

The telehealth peptide market could reach $2.2 billion in 2027, with Hims & Hers potentially capturing $440 million.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026