http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/tmj.2011.0134

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This nurse-supported home monitoring and measurement program for chronic heart failure patients reported not only significant cost savings, but better quality of life, reduced number of hospital stays and reduced mortality for its participants.

http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/tmj.2011.0116

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This study, which is a pooled analysis of data from two other studies, provides strong evidence that the use of two-way videoconferencing for stroke evaluation provides more accurate diagnoses that telephone-only consultation. 

Nelson RE, Saltzman GM, Skalabrin EJ, Demaerschalk BM, Majersik JJ. The cost-effectiveness of telestroke in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Neurology. 2011;77

This interesting and comprehensive study examines the effect of telestroke evaluation on cost of care, length of life, and quality of life.

Meyer BC, Raman R, Hemmen T, Obler R, Zivin JA, Rao R, Thomas RG, Lyden PD. Efficacy of site-independent telemedicine in the STRokE DOC trial: A randomised, blinded, prospective study. The Lancet Neurology. 2008;7:787-795

LaMonte MP, Bahouth MN, Xiao Y, Hu P, Baquet CR, Mackenzie CF. Outcomes from a comprehensive stroketelemedicine program. Telemedicine and e-Health. 2008;14:339-344

Morgan RD, Patrick AR, Magaletta PR. Does the use of telemental health alter the treatment experience? Inmates' perceptions of telemental health versus face-to-face treatment modalities. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 2008;76:158-162

This study examined patient perceptions of the experience of mental health treatment delivery in a correctional facility.  Participants either received conventional face-to-face treatment, or treatment via two-way videoconference.  Surveys indicate no significant difference in patient satisfaction between the two modalities.