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> ... video conferencing doesn’t work at the best of times with IT worker meetings. As recently as three years ago I would have agreed, but video chat is now q

• TrueDuality 7y ago
  In general I agree but every video chat platform requires a stable and relatively fast / low latency internet connection to be be stable. On lower end hardware the encoding of some platforms is also an issue. I suspect without other changes a switch to this as a default means of getting initial care or appointments might negatively impact people that are already disenfranchised.
  • ArtDev 7y ago
    That's where they can drive to a Telehealth clinic. They are very useful in other situations where a patient nerds to see a specialist but cannot travel. Meanwhile, the internet isn't even considered a utility. Which is especially absurd, in light of recent events.
    • DoofusOfDeath 7y ago
      > They are very useful in other situations where a patient nerds to see a specialist ... That's a fabulous Freudian slip!
• therealcamino 7y ago
  I agree -- while some of us have been fussing with WebEx in the corporate world for years, Zoom seems to have sneaked in from the ease-of-use, small market position. It's working great for my kid's school that has zero dedicated IT workers.