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Erschienen in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports 1/2019

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 | 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.
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Metadaten
Titel
Direct to Consumer Telemedicine
verfasst von
Tania Elliott
Jennifer Shih
Publikationsdatum
01.01.2019
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports / Ausgabe 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1529-7322
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-6315
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-019-0837-7

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