AHIMA September 13, 2021
Imagine a patient living in a rural community managing multiple chronic conditions— from Type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and generalized anxiety disorder. Their primary care doctor is located within their community, but the patient makes a three-hour round-trip journey to the nearest city for specialized medical appointments several times a week. The patient has found the health system difficult to navigate, observed a lack of communication among their providers, and is constantly anxious due to lack of information about test results and next steps.
Access to adequate healthcare in rural communities has been a long-standing issue across the health industry. How can modern digital health technologies and tools help improve care?
The Challenges Faced by Rural Communities
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