US Medical Term · procedures
Telehealth
Telesalud
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Telehealth |
| Spanish (Español) | Telesalud |
| Chinese (中文) | 远程医疗 |
| Korean (한국어) | 원격 의료 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Y tế từ xa |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Telehealth |
| Portuguese (Português) | Telessaúde |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การแพทย์ทางไกล |
| Japanese (日本語) | 遠隔医療 |
What it means
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.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I prefer a telehealth visit for my follow-up appointment so I do not have to drive to the clinic.
Prefiero una visita de telesalud para mi cita de seguimiento para no tener que ir al consultorio.
Does my plan cover telehealth visits with an out-of-state provider?
¿Mi plan cubre las visitas de telesalud con un proveedor fuera del estado?
The telehealth platform sent me a link to join the video appointment at the scheduled time.
La plataforma de telesalud me envió un enlace para unirme a la cita por video a la hora programada.
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Related guide
→ US Guide: telehealthSources
Last reviewed: September 2026