What is Telehealth?

Telehealth is a broad term that encompasses the use of digital technologies to deliver modern healthcare services remotely. It can include therapy visits, patient monitoring and online health education on a phone, tablet or computer – or on the go. Telepsychiatry and telemedicine, on the other hand, are types of telehealth that cover clinical diagnosis and psychiatric consultation.

Telehealth services in California can include: 

• Individual therapy
• Psychiatry
• Medication management
• Family counseling
• Dual diagnosis treatments

With a video call and connection to a healthcare provider, telemedicine (sometimes called teletherapy) is simple, user-friendly and designed with the patient in mind. The patient meets with a provider using a computer, phone or other online device.

What are the benefits of telehealth?

Telehealth or telemedicine is a modern, innovative and convenient way of providing healthcare services to patients wherever they may be, as long as they have a phone, tablet or computer.

With a video call and connection to a healthcare provider, telemedicine is simple, easy to use and designed with the patient in mind. You will meet with your provider just as you would in real life, but using a computer, phone or other device.

Telehealth and telemedicine can expand access to services that patients might otherwise not receive due to where they live or a variety of other obstacles. The convenience of a virtual visit or phone call can open doors to patients who might otherwise put off treatment due to distance, responsibilities or other factors.

Telehealth allows you to receive treatment wherever you are by providers from around the country. This opens up options for you, the patient, by allowing you greater access to a diverse list of providers rather than limiting you to those in your immediate area.

Telehealth in California

HealthLinkNow serves patients in California, offering services such as telemedicine, telepsychiatry, telehealth counseling and more to residents of the state. From San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire and everywhere in between, HLN is here for your telehealth needs.