National, regional, and urban-rural patterns in fixed-terrestrial broadband internet access and cardiac rehabilitation utilization in the United States

Erik H. Van Iterson, Luke J. Laffin, Leslie Cho · 2022 · American Journal of Preventive Cardiology

Summary. Rural and Southern US regions show high cardiac rehabilitation eligibility but low participation rates, alongside widespread broadband internet gaps. The study reveals that rural areas lack broadband access more than urban areas, creating a critical barrier to telehealth cardiac rehabilitation. Policymakers must address broadband infrastructure before expanding telehealth rehabilitation programs in underserved regions.

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Iterson, E. H. V., Laffin, L. J., & Cho, L.. (2022). National, regional, and urban-rural patterns in fixed-terrestrial broadband internet access and cardiac rehabilitation utilization in the United States. American Journal of Preventive Cardiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpc.2022.100454

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2022.100454
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, rural-healthcare
Added: 2026-04-28