A variety of suggested nonmonetary impacts of prison telemedicine were investigated during this evaluation. These include:

• Fewer security risks for transfers and external consultations.

• Shorter waiting times (or reduced delays) to see specialists.

• Access to better quality specialists and to specialty care not previously available.

• Fewer acts of inmate aggression, or use of force by guards, due to improved mental health services.

• Fewer grievances about health care or mental health care.