Chronic care refers to the management or ongoing treatment of long-term or pre-existing illnesses and conditions. 
Examples include:
- Coaching and support in areas such as weight management and nutrition 
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Non-urgent care for those in residential or long-term care facilities

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The types of care administered via telehealth include acute, chronic, primary, and specialty care

Areas of care administered via telehealth

Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Essential Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic. (2020, June 10). 
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/telehealth.html

Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Essential Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Acute care refers to short-term treatments for serious injury or illness, as well as urgent medical conditions. ED and ICU are examples of healthcare departments responsible for managing acute care

Acute care via telehealth

Chronic care via telehealth

- Federally qualified health centers (FQHC)
- Community clinics
- Pharmacies
- School-based health centers

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