Describe the purpose and use of a new or upgraded telehealth technology.

Telehealth refers to a form of medical technology, which makes use of digital communication methods in order to offer remote health services. Telehealth can be used to provide remote health care services, from virtual consultations and video doctor visits to online checkups or even psychotherapy. Telehealth can be used to reduce the costs of in-person care, while improving access to health services. Patients are able to receive treatment at their convenience without needing to travel and take time off from work. Telehealth can also help streamline patient management processes by providing doctors with more accurate data about their patients’ conditions, treatments and progress over time.

Telehealth technologies are becoming increasingly popular due to their potential benefits; they allow physicians and other healthcare providers the ability to monitor their patients’ health from anywhere in the world, reducing wait times and making it easier for doctors and nurses alike to deliver timely, high-quality care even when they are not physically present at a hospital or clinic. Moreover, the telehealth technology offers increased security, since communications between patients and providers are transmitted using encrypted networks.