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Despite the promise of evidence above, conclusions about telemedicine effectiveness overall can be difficult to determine, as the types and intensity of interventions vary drastically from study to study. The term telehealth is a larger umbrella term encompassing other remote health-related services, such as administration, continuing medical education, and\/or provider training. Telemedicine can be a useful tool for both healthcare professionals and patients. You can get access to medical care on your time without the burdens of commuting, transportation costs, waiting, and missing work. Federal regulations generally pertain to use of telehealth in government-supported health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs and Medicare. State laws govern use of telehealth in Medicaid programs, licensing requirements for practicing telehealth within the state, and private insurance reimbursement for telehealth services.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n