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Telehealth for school-based services

Introduction to school-based telehealth

School-based telehealth can help children more easily receive health care services.

School-based telehealth can increase a student’s ability to access health care providers. School-based telehealth can include annual exams, monitoring chronic conditions like diabetes or asthma, and providing behavioral health services. Students who access health care using telehealth in school may have reduced time away from class, reduced travel costs, and increased availability for appointments.

This best practice guide highlights strategies for creating a school-based telehealth program.

Types of school-based telehealth

Learn how primary care visits can be done using school-based telehealth.

School-based tele-behavioral health care may increase access to care for students.

Telehealth tools can help manage diabetes care.