Erschienen in:
01.01.2019 | Telemedicine and Technology (J. Portnoy & M. Hernandez, Section Editors)
Direct to Consumer Telemedicine
verfasst von:
Tania Elliott, Jennifer Shih
Erschienen in:
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
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Ausgabe 1/2019
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
Telemedicine uses technology to connect patients and data with providers at a distance. Direct to consumer telemedicine is a rapidly growing segment of the industry.
Recent Findings
The telehealth market has skyrocketed in recent years, making it a multi-billion dollar industry. Direct to consumer telehealth, dominated by the for-profit private sector, is the most popular form.
Summary
Direct to consumer telemedicine is a subset of telehealth that shows promise in increasing access to and engagement in medical care. Quality assurance, reimbursement, and regulatory oversight are important factors in assuring appropriate widespread adoption.