Travel can be hard for parents, take a health toll on children, and can be costly for the state.
Texas should use telemedicine to provide cost-effective care to children with special health care needs. Telemedicine will increase families' satisfaction with medical care and improve customer service in essential services. About 5,300 children received care through this program in 1999. They sometimes need to travel to specialty medical centers or physicians to receive expert care and consultations. Travel can be hard for parents, take a health toll on the children, and can be costly for the state.