CALIFORNIA HEALTHLINE: Telehealth Niche for Special-Needs Kids

CALIFORNIA HEALTHLINE: Telehealth Niche for Special-Needs Kids

“These children … often find their health care needs unmet for a variety of reasons, such as provider shortages, lack of access to specialists, lack of affordable transportation and a number of other barriers,” Vigil said. “But with the increased use of video conferencing, remote patient monitoring through smartphones and other technology applications, we can break down those barriers and make it possible for more children to get care they may otherwise go without, right in their own communities.”

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