Understanding the telemedicine cart doesn't have to be complicated. There are many tools that telemedicine professionals have at their disposal, but at the heart of the operation is the telemedicine cart.

New investments always carry an element of risk.

Similarities aside, conflating telehealth and telemedicine is a recipe for confusion down the road.

"I want to do telemedicine" is a very common and broad statement. Here is an outline of some of the basic elements involved and associated costs.

Here are a few things to make sure you cover with your IT department before you go live with your telemedicine solutions.