 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the widespread adoption of telehealth solutions in healthcare systems worldwide, and immersive extended reality, XR, technologies have the potential to enhance telehealth by increasing acceptability, engagement, and presence. However, technical, logistical, and clinical barriers remain to the incorporation of XR technology into telehealth practice, which may be accelerated by COVID-19 as researchers explore novel solutions to close social distances. The future direction of remote healthcare is towards the evolution of XR telehealth. This article was authored by Triton Hong, Hattie Wilksuski, Samantha R. Page, and others.