telemedicine
noun
tele·med·i·cine
ˌte-lə-ˈme-də-sən 
-ˈmed-sən
: medical care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone)
Telemedicine is increasingly used for disease monitoring and management of chronic medical and mental disorders …—
Kurt Kroenke
Kurt KroenkeEven if no other good for health care emerges from the coronavirus crisis, one development—the incorporation of telemedicine into routine medical care—promises to be transformative.—Jane E. Brody
Jane E. BrodyFor patients, telemedicine apps are a cheap, easy alternative to nonemergency consultations …—Alexandra Sifferlin
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States could also revise telemedicine laws, which sometimes bar out-of-state providers from treating patients remotely.
—Lucy Tu, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Among the 47 Plan’s offerings are access to telemedicine, roadside assistance, and unlimited texting to 100 countries, according to Trump Jr.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to be the next CMS administrator, also said technology like artificial intelligence and telemedicine could be a key in making care more efficient and accessible.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
But when these entities partner via telemedicine links, shared platforms, or co-funding arrangements, AI can extend its reach.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Lucy Tu, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Among the 47 Plan’s offerings are access to telemedicine, roadside assistance, and unlimited texting to 100 countries, according to Trump Jr.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to be the next CMS administrator, also said technology like artificial intelligence and telemedicine could be a key in making care more efficient and accessible.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
But when these entities partner via telemedicine links, shared platforms, or co-funding arrangements, AI can extend its reach.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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“Telemedicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telemedicine. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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telemedicine
noun
tele·med·i·cine
-ˈmed-ə-sən, -ˈmed-sən
: medical care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone)
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