telemedicine

Diagnosis by text or a phone call is often convenient and popular with patients. But is it good medicine?

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Health & Safety

Texas Puts Brakes On Telemedicine — And Teladoc Cries Foul

2:12pm June 04, 2015

by Lauren Silverman

As consulting a doctor exclusively by phone, text or video becomes more popular, the Texas Medical Board moves to restrict these e-visits. Is the real battle over patient safety, money or turf?

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UnitedHealthcare says it will cover doctors' visits by live video on smartphones, tablets and computers.

Health & Safety

The Doctor Will Video Chat With You Now: Insurer Covers Virtual Visits

8:19pm April 30, 2015

by Aarti Shahani

Medical consultation via video is going mainstream. UnitedHealthcare says it will cover doctors' visits by live video on smartphones, tablets and computers. Will people overuse it and boost costs?

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Go Big Green! Dartmouth is testing the VGo robot to help diagnose concussions when neurologists aren't at the game.

Sports
Health & Safety

Sideline Robot Helps Trainers Spot Football Concussions

6:03pm November 06, 2014

by Alison Bruzek

It's common for some clinics in rural America to consult medical specialists by video for difficult cases. Dartmouth is testing a robot that connects trainers to a neurologist who is miles away.