Access to care and social services in rural America is fragmented and challenging for many who need it.

However, when deployed properly and in agnostic ways, Telehealth can make a real difference in the health of rural residents.

Read about this multi-pronged systems approach to innovatively improve access to care for this rural population in a large area in Washington state.

Based on many indicators, the future of Rural Health is highly uncertain. Medical staff are leaving the profession. Health deserts are expanding. Access to specialists is dwindling. Can telehealth come to the rescue?

Rural Healthcare serves at least 20% of the US population. Rural healthcare leaders must embrace telehealth to stay viable. Here are five reasons why.

For the past 15 years most of my work on improving access to care through telehealth has focused on rural America.

In this edition of Telehealth Tuesday I lay out the common barriers and obstacles to care, including transportation, time, and digital literacy.

Video visits are definitely a good way for patients to access care.

But video visits may be of limited use in rural America if the patient does not have a device, connectivity or the experience to use technology in this way.

Here are four different solutions that go beyond the video visit to help patients in rural areas to receive great care.

This article explores the impact of telehealth on rural hospitals, highlighting its potential to improve access to specialists, enhance patient outcomes, and reduce unnecessary transfers.

Telemedicine is transforming rural healthcare by addressing workforce shortages, reducing patient transfers, and keeping local hospitals operational. Read how an innovative telemedicine model not only enhances patient outcomes but also improves family satisfaction by bringing care closer to home.