Telehealth is the use of digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to access health care services remotely and manage your health care. These may be technologies you use from home or that your doctor uses to improve or support health care services.

What does telehealth mean?

Telehealth — sometimes called telemedicine — lets your health care provider care for you without an in-person office visit. Telehealth is done primarily online with internet access on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

What types of care can I get using telehealth?

You can get a variety of specialized care through telehealth. Telehealth is especially helpful to monitor and improve ongoing health issues, such as medication changes or chronic health conditions.

Your health care provider will decide whether telehealth is right for your health needs. Ask your provider’s office what your telehealth options are, especially if you are concerned about the health risk of COVID-19.

• Care you can get with telehealth
• Lab test or x-ray results
• Mental health treatment, including online therapy, counseling, and medication management
• Recurring conditions like migraines or urinary tract infections
• Skin conditions
• Prescription management
• Urgent care issues like colds, coughs, and stomach aches
• Post-surgical follow-up
• Treatment and follow-up appointments for attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Physical therapy and occupational therapy