ABSTRACT
This chapter begins with a brief description of the history of telehealth and how telehealth might provide a solution for some of the issues in healthcare, especially the problem of chronic diseases, lack of accessibility, and lack of standards. Following this is a discussion of cases and projects on telehealth, including the financial and nonfinancial benefits and studies specifically targeting rural areas both in the United States and in other countries. The following section describes the best practices for telehealth projects and outlines the growth of telehealth. Finally, a discussion on the obstacles and proposed solutions to the more widespread adoption of telehealth is covered.
