DOD uses telecommunication technologies, such as two-way video visits between doctors and patients, to deliver health care across distances. This is called “telehealth,” and it gives servicemembers access to care in more locations and for a wider range of conditions.
We found that mental health and cardiology are common clinical services DOD provides through telehealth. Additionally, the Army provides the largest volume of telehealth services, compared to other military services.
Finally, while relatively few servicemembers currently receive telehealth services, DOD is beginning to expand this option. Source: GAO. Read full 15-page report here
