Telehealth has become an attractive tool to improve the quality of health care and save money. Savings may be realized via which of the following measures? Select all that apply
1. Follow-up care is more convenient.
2. Access to care improves.
3. Physician services are provided.
4. Clients may be treated in their own community.
5. Quality of care improves.
1,2,4,5
Rationale: Savings may be realized via the following measures: Clients may receive treatment in their own community where services cost less. Improved access to care allows clients to be treated earlier when fewer interventions are required. The services of nurse practitioners and physician assistants are extended, offering ready accessibility to physician services. Convenient follow-up improves continuity of care.
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