A sore throat. A pounding headache. No time to sit in a waiting room for hours. Many have faced this dilemma. Today, telemedicine has made healthcare accessible. A few taps on a phone, a quick video ...

Employees choosing workplace health benefits for next year will probably not see a major change in their premiums. But they are likely to encounter more options for “virtual” doctor visits. Employees ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — When you're coming down with a cold, there are a few items you typically reach for to start feeling better: cough drops, herbal tea, maybe an over-the-counter medication. WASHINGTON ...

In relatively few years, videoconferencing has advanced tremendously, from something that required expensive and complicated hardware setups to something most smartphone, tablet, and PC owners have ...

Virtual doctor visits conducted from the living room couch or other convenient locations might lead to needless overuse, thereby driving up health care costs, according to a new study. The study says ...

Samsung Health is making it easier for people to have a visit with their doctor using a new virtual appointment feature, the company has announced. Virtual doctor visits aren’t new in general, but ...

A telehealth visit can seem impersonal because it’s done at home, where you may not have privacy. Some people prefer to have face-to-face interaction when talking about sensitive topics. Another issue ...

“For many students, heading off to school means leaving home and their healthcare team behind. Through our technology, we’re able to connect students with medical and behavioral care providers in a ...

During the early months of the pandemic, telehealth visits for care exploded. Dreamstime (TNS) When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country in early 2020 and emptied doctors’ offices nationwide, ...