procedures

Telehealth

遠隔医療 (enkaku iryō)

Telehealth refers to healthcare services delivered remotely via phone, video, or secure messaging platforms. Services include virtual doctor consultations, mental health therapy, chronic disease management, and prescription refills. Telehealth expanded dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coverage and cost-sharing vary by plan; many insurers now cover telehealth visits at parity with in-person visits. Telehealth is particularly useful for follow-up appointments, minor conditions, and patients in rural areas or with mobility limitations.

Patients should confirm that a telehealth provider is in-network before a visit to avoid unexpected billing surprises.

In 9 languages

Language	Term
English	Telehealth
Japanese (日本語)	遠隔医療
Chinese (中文)	远程医疗
Korean (한국어)	원격 의료
Portuguese	Telessaúde
Spanish	Telesalud
Filipino	Telehealth
Thai	การแพทย์ทางไกล
Vietnamese	Y tế từ xa
Romanization	enkaku iryō

Related terms

• Copayment (Copay) コペイ（自己負担額）
• In-Network Provider ネットワーク内プロバイダー
• Primary Care Provider (PCP) かかりつけ医（プライマリケアプロバイダー）

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