Telehealth Utilization and Broadband Access Disparities in Rural Communities Using 2023 NHIS Data

Novakovic, Christianna · 2025 · Digital Commons - East Tennessee State University (East Tennessee State University)

Summary. Rural residents report slightly lower broadband access than urban residents (94% versus 97%), yet paradoxically use telehealth more frequently (80% versus 72%). The study analyzed 19,819 responses from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey, finding that rural populations' higher telehealth adoption likely reflects greater distances to healthcare providers and medical necessity rather than superior infrastructure. Demographic factors like age, insurance status, and race may explain some disparities.

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@article{christianna-2025-telehealth-utilization-broadband-access-disparities,
  title   = {Telehealth Utilization and Broadband Access Disparities in Rural Communities Using 2023 NHIS Data},
  author  = {Novakovic, Christianna},
  journal = {Digital Commons - East Tennessee State University (East Tennessee State University)},
  year    = {2025},
  url     = {https://dc.etsu.edu/boland-research-day/2025/presentations/28}
}

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United States

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North America

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rural-healthcare, broadband-and-digital, general-innovation

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