A televisit is a remote medical consultation delivered through video or phone. It lets clinicians assess symptoms, review results, and give advice without an in-person appointment. In cyber security, televisits matter because they move sensitive health data across networks, devices, and third-party platforms, creating a larger attack surface than a traditional office visit.
Real-world threats include phishing for patient portal credentials, account takeover, weak identity checks, insecure home devices, and interception of audio, video, or chat data if encryption or access control is poor. In defense, organizations protect televisits with strong authentication, encrypted communication, session logging, device hardening, and clear clinician oversight. When AI tools are added to the call, the need for auditability grows, because the system may influence triage, summaries, or follow-up decisions.