In July 2025, we took a systems-level view of telehealth — especially in rural and underserved communities. From a systems-approach to solving Rural America’s Healthcare Crisis to five field-tested interventions for scaling rural telebehavioral health, we outlined a comprehensive approach to solving rural healthcare challenges through telehealth.
We also confronted seven persistent barriers to telehealth adoption and the need to Standardize Telehealth Training offering real-world solutions for building more sustainable and equitable virtual care services.
Finally, we examined telehealth’s growing role in hybrid prenatal care models — showing how thoughtful design and integration can help address maternal health deserts and improve outcomes for expecting parents.
Enjoy your readings!
Scaling Rural Telebehavioral Health: Five Interventions That Actually Work
Scaling telebehavioral health in rural communities takes more than technology—it requires deliberate strategies that support both clinicians and patients. This article explores key interventions that help rural behavioral health programs move from sporadic use of telehealth to sustainable, integrated care.
Standardizing Telehealth Training
Standardizing telehealth training starts by standardizing your telehealth delivery model. This article outlines how organizations can build durable, role-specific training by first aligning their strategy, policy, and workflows—then layering on a modular framework for effective education across all roles.
A Systems Approach to Solving Rural America’s Healthcare Crisis
Telehealth can transform rural healthcare when implemented as a comprehensive, community-centered system. This article outlines how rural providers can use telehealth to improve access, retain staff, and keep local hospitals operational while meeting evolving patient needs.
Overcoming 7 Common Barriers to Telehealth Adoption
Drawing from 15+ years of implementation experience, this article explores the most common barriers to telehealth adoption and shares real-world strategies to build more equitable, sustainable, and human-centered virtual care systems.
Telehealth’s Role in Tailoring Prenatal Care
ACOG has endorsed hybrid prenatal care models that integrate telehealth and remote monitoring, moving beyond the one-size-fits-all approach first developed in the 1930s. This article explores how connected care can help address maternal health deserts — if it’s designed with equity, integration, and clinical rigor.