Telehealth has proven its value across a wide spectrum of care, but persistent barriers are keeping patients from taking full advantage of all that telehealth has to offer. Despite increasing adoption and broader acceptance of virtual care by many care [...]

For almost a hundred years, prenatal care in the U.S. has followed a predictable rhythm: 12 to 14 in-person visits, spaced like clockwork, oftentimes regardless of a patient’s risk, resources, or preferences. But as digital tools become integral to modern [...]

Telehealth has revolutionized access to care, but adoption remains uneven across populations and health settings. Despite years of progress and post-pandemic normalization, many patients and providers still face significant obstacles. This week, we examine the persistent barriers that hinder telehealth [...]

How telehealth can transform rural communities when deployed thoughtfully, comprehensively, and with deep respect for the people we serve. Rural healthcare isn't broken, it's systematically underserved — and now, in 2025, seemingly grossly underfunded. Yet still, Americans in rural communities [...]

Start with strategy. Ground it in policy. Make workflows real. Then train. I was recently asked a thoughtful question based on a the collective insights of a group from about two dozen healthcare organizations: “What strategies have you seen work [...]

Rural communities face some of the steepest barriers to behavioral health care in the country — long travel distances, limited connectivity, low digital literacy, a pronounced clinical provider shortage, and wide-spread stigma around seeking help for mental health. These challenges [...]