title: Tips on structuring a telemedicine program.
abstract: This article is the first in a two-part series on telemedicine programs. In this issue, the technological aspects of telemedicine and its advantages and disadvantages are presented. Part II, in the September issue, will focus on the legal issues of telemedicine.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ehler-Lejcher
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D017046:Cost Savings; D004465:Economic Competition; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D018907:Privacy; D016730:Program Development; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D013660:Taxes; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States; D019037:Urban Health Services / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration