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Innovation in Telehealth and a Role for the Government

Published

Author(s)

R N. Spivack

Abstract

America's healthcare system is regarded as among the world's best. The application of new technologies to medical care has enabled significant progress. However, the wider adoption of telehealth technologies promises even greater access and higher quality care, with reduced costs. Telehealth applications have been proven effective in extending medicine's reach to remote Alaskan villages, disaster assistance teams, and ships at sea. As global demand for healthcare increases, adoption of telehealth systems and technologies can be a powerful tool to assure high quality medical care for all peoples, regardless of their location.
Citation
Future of Health Technology
Pub Type
Journals

Keywords

ATP, healthcare, healthcare IT technologies, homeland security, NIST, telehealth, telemedicine

Citation

Spivack, R. (2008), Innovation in Telehealth and a Role for the Government, Future of Health Technology (Accessed April 25, 2024)

Created October 16, 2008