Telemedicine in Rural Communities: Patterns of Use and User . . . This analysis examined patterns of telemedicine utilization among adults residing in rural areas, with a focus on identifying demographic and health status differences between telemedicine users and non-users
Telehealth in Response to the Rural Health Disparity - PMC Telehealth was introduced as a temporary measure but is being considered as a more permanent form of healthcare, particularly in rural areas, to provide more equitable healthcare
Telehealth in rural areas: Bridging the gaps through policy drivers The study proposed integrating telehealth care with locally based medication to boost the interests of participants, enhance the training of health experts and patients on the use of telehealth technology and subsidise telehealth through effective policy
Telehealths impact on rural hospitals: A literature review By implementing targeted policies, fostering collaboration between hospitals, and expanding access to high-speed internet, telehealth can help bridge the gap in health care access for rural populations and ensure patients in these communities receive the timely, high-quality care they deserve
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
Disparities in telehealth utilization between US rural and urban areas . . . During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth services were expanded across the United States to meet the increased demand and safety requirements of care This observational study aims to understand rural-urban differences in telehealth utilization during the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic