With Opioid Addiction Treatments, Education is Key

Telehealth, also referred to as virtual healthcare, is remote medical care delivered using technology such as videoconferencing, audio, or chat, is yet another alternative option for patients besides seeing an in-office physician or a hospital. Proponents believe that virtual care can enhance the patient experience, reduce costs, and increase access to medical care, especially in remote rural areas where there are fewer physicians and hospitals.