Telemedicine and its impact on public health in the United States: a contemporary review
Abstract Background The review paper explores the evolution, benefits, and challenges of telemedicine within the U.S. healthcare system. Originally developed to address the needs of remote and underserved populations, telemedicine has seen significant expansion, particularly during the COVID-19 pand...
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| author | Victor Ezeamii Natalie O O Doherty Chinwe Olivia Ayozie Alexander Samuel Figueroa Okelue Edwards Okobi |
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| description | Abstract Background The review paper explores the evolution, benefits, and challenges of telemedicine within the U.S. healthcare system. Originally developed to address the needs of remote and underserved populations, telemedicine has seen significant expansion, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method This review synthesizes recent literature to assess telemedicine’s impact on healthcare access, quality, and equity. Findings The findings indicate that telemedicine has significantly enhanced healthcare access, particularly for chronic disease management and mental health services, but also reveal challenges such as regulatory barriers, technological limitations, and disparities in access, especially in rural areas. Additionally, the review highlights the need for a unified national telemedicine policy, robust data security measures, and targeted interventions to ensure equitable access. Conclusion The paper concludes that while telemedicine offers transformative potential, realizing its full benefits requires addressing these systemic challenges through collaboration among policymakers, healthcare providers, and researchers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-caf0c695d1174660b4cb6fa17ba6180c2025-08-20T02:34:15ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine2090-90982025-05-0137111010.1186/s43162-025-00451-8Telemedicine and its impact on public health in the United States: a contemporary reviewVictor Ezeamii0Natalie O O Doherty1Chinwe Olivia Ayozie2Alexander Samuel Figueroa3Okelue Edwards Okobi4Georgia Southern UniversityIgbinedion UniversityCentra Clinic General Practice, Houston, TexasUniversity of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical CenterLarkin Community HospitalAbstract Background The review paper explores the evolution, benefits, and challenges of telemedicine within the U.S. healthcare system. Originally developed to address the needs of remote and underserved populations, telemedicine has seen significant expansion, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method This review synthesizes recent literature to assess telemedicine’s impact on healthcare access, quality, and equity. Findings The findings indicate that telemedicine has significantly enhanced healthcare access, particularly for chronic disease management and mental health services, but also reveal challenges such as regulatory barriers, technological limitations, and disparities in access, especially in rural areas. Additionally, the review highlights the need for a unified national telemedicine policy, robust data security measures, and targeted interventions to ensure equitable access. Conclusion The paper concludes that while telemedicine offers transformative potential, realizing its full benefits requires addressing these systemic challenges through collaboration among policymakers, healthcare providers, and researchers.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43162-025-00451-8TelemedicinePublic healthChronic disease managementMental healthHealth equity |
| spellingShingle | Victor Ezeamii Natalie O O Doherty Chinwe Olivia Ayozie Alexander Samuel Figueroa Okelue Edwards Okobi Telemedicine and its impact on public health in the United States: a contemporary review The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine Telemedicine Public health Chronic disease management Mental health Health equity |
| title | Telemedicine and its impact on public health in the United States: a contemporary review |
| title_full | Telemedicine and its impact on public health in the United States: a contemporary review |
| title_fullStr | Telemedicine and its impact on public health in the United States: a contemporary review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Telemedicine and its impact on public health in the United States: a contemporary review |
| title_short | Telemedicine and its impact on public health in the United States: a contemporary review |
| title_sort | telemedicine and its impact on public health in the united states a contemporary review |
| topic | Telemedicine Public health Chronic disease management Mental health Health equity |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43162-025-00451-8 |
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