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Be Well: The Rise Of Telemedicine

Medical technician Heather Roberts stands at enclosed kiosk where patients can use a screen to talk with a doctor.
Medical technician Heather Roberts stands at enclosed kiosk where patients can use a screen to talk with a doctor.

New research shows the use of telemedicine, or virtual health care, is on the rise and here to stay. ideastream's Sarah Jane Tribble joins Morning Edition Host Rick Jackson to explain how this new way of providing care could affect all of us. Dr. Allan Khoury, a senior consultant with Towers Watson, also offers his expertise on the growing field.