{"id":10565,"date":"2024-12-13T23:03:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T23:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=10565"},"modified":"2025-01-02T14:16:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T14:16:03","slug":"telemedicine-future-of-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/telemedicine\/telemedicine-future-of-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Telemedicine: The Future of Healthcare and What It Means for You\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Just a few years ago, accessing healthcare involved getting in the car and meeting with a provider in person. Now, providing telemedicine is a standard part of many healthcare practices. Because of its convenience and widespread accessibility, telehealth solutions are quickly becoming the future of healthcare. Some insurers are even offering telemedicine health insurance plans<\/a> specifically designed to help you get affordable healthcare services online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By exploring recent innovations in virtual healthcare, you can determine if telehealth care is right for you, find ways to cut down on your medical expenses, and be more proactive about your wellness \u2014 all from the comfort of your own home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defining Telemedicine and Its Scope<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is telemedicine?<\/a> It allows patients to get long-distance, remote care via telecommunication technology such as video conferences, phone calls, and even live text chats. Many providers that offer virtual care also have in-depth online educational resources to help patients quickly get answers about non-urgent issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, not all health conditions can be treated over the internet or phone, which does limit the scope of digital care. For example, if you need stitches or an x-ray, you\u2019ll have to visit a provider in person. However, you can still get comprehensive care, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n