title: Creating telehealth networks from existing infrastructures.
abstract: Implementing a telehealth program from the technical standpoint can be an engineering and financial challenge due to associated costs such as hardware, software, networking, administration and human expertise. To maximize potential and minimize costs, it makes sense to leverage existing telecommunications infrastructures and tailor the program based on what is available. This is especially critical in developing nations where funding is often limited.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA. brett.harnett@uc.edu
authors.forename: Brett
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Harnett
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003906:Developing Countries; D006284:Health Plan Implementation / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D013685:Telecommunications / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*