News & Knowledge Risk Management Guide: Telehealth What is the difference between telehealth and telemedicine? According to the American Telemedicine Association and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website (HHS.gov), the terms telehealth and telemedicine can be used interchangeably. The National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers refers to telehealth as “the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration.” Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) further describes telemedicine as the practice of medicine using technology to deliver care at a distance (e.g., remote clinical services). Therefore, telemedicine is… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. If you are a member but do not have an account, you can register for an account. If you are unable to register, or want to learn more about becoming a Curi member, contact us for more assistance. Sign In Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT September 9, 2025September 16, 2025Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management Hospital Risk Program Assessment This Hospital Risk Program Assessment will assist hospitals in evaluating risk mitigation strategies across the enterprise risk continuum. Please contact your designated risk consultant ahead of… Read more August 11, 2025September 16, 2025Clinical Care | Risk Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) Toolkit Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful assistant to healthcare professionals. Curi is providing this AI toolkit as an educational tool to mitigate risk. Inside this toolkit,… Read more June 16, 2025July 16, 2025Hospitals/Health Systems | Practice Management | Risk Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and become more prevalent. More healthcare professionals are choosing to use it in their professional lives, and ensuring compliance across… Read more