Telehealth, Rural America, and the Digital Divide

Ranit Mishori, Brian Antono · 2020 · Journal of Ambulatory Care Management

Summary. Rural America faces significant barriers to telehealth adoption due to the digital divide. Limited broadband access, inadequate infrastructure, and connectivity gaps prevent rural patients and providers from effectively using remote healthcare technologies. The paper examines how these digital inequities undermine telehealth's potential to address rural healthcare shortages and improve access to medical services in underserved communities.

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Mishori, R., & Antono, B.. (2020). Telehealth, Rural America, and the Digital Divide. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management. https://doi.org/10.1097/jac.0000000000000348

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DOI: 10.1097/jac.0000000000000348
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: rural-healthcare, broadband-and-digital
Added: 2026-04-28