NTCA Report Highlights the Benefits of Extended Reality Telehealth for . . . NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association’s Smart Communities program this week released a new report finding the use of innovative broadband-enabled telehealth applications represent a key pathway to improving medical access and patient outcomes in rural areas The report, Extended Reality Telehealth for Rural Spaces, outlines several use cases for extended reality (XR) telehealth technologies
Telehealth in Response to the Rural Health Disparity - PMC Telehealth is capable of bridging the gap of lack of access and transportation for individuals in rural areas to meet their healthcare needs in a timely fashion in the coming years Keywords: telehealth, rural health, telemedicine
National Rural Health Association Policy Brief telehealth encounters increased 766 percent in the first three months of the pandemic 1 Similarly, use of telehealth services under Medicare grew for rural and urban beneficiaries, but the growth rate was more less for rural beneficiaries 2 Telehealth modalities are diverse and include live video (synchronous), audio-only, store-and-
Telehealth And Rural Areas: What the Future is Going to Look Like in . . . As technology continues to advance and policy adapts to embrace telehealth, we can anticipate its increasing integration into rural healthcare systems, bridging the gap in access to care and ultimately promoting health equity throughout rural communities
Telehealth and Health Information Technology in Rural Healthcare What do we know about telehealth use in rural areas? How does the use of telehealth impact rural healthcare providers, facilities, and communities? How is telehealth used to reach patients in their homes? What are the challenges related to providing telehealth services in rural communities?
OCHIN research highlights telehealth’s impact on rural communities Telehealth has been recognized as a critical tool for improving health care access in rural areas, where people often face barriers to care New findings from an OCHIN-led research project highlight telehealth’s role in expanding access in these areas
Telehealth in Rural Areas: A Comprehensive Guide - SelectHub Telemedicine in rural areas also paves the way for unnecessary patient transfers to city hospitals, helping rural clinics make a foothold in the community The most important win of telehealth in rural areas is enabling underserved communities to access the best care available in the country
The Impact of Digital Health Solutions on Bridging the Health Care Gap . . . Digital health tools can improve health care access and outcomes for individuals with limited access to health care, particularly those residing in rural areas This scoping review examines the existing literature on using digital tools in patients with limited access to health care in rural areas
Telemedicine implementation in rural areas: Technical solutions and . . . Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative solution for addressing rural populations' healthcare disparities This review paper explores the current state of telemedicine in rural areas, highlighting adoption trends, common services, and the barriers to implementation