Physicians Practice January 24, 2024
This hybrid model successfully addresses the primary obstacles to high-quality care that rural patients and their doctors face.
Rural American communities have always faced unique health care challenges. Rural patients tend to be older, have fewer resources, and have more health problems than their urban counterparts. They also have fewer transportation options, making it more difficult to access care when needed.
A lack of care providers poses another profound obstacle. Nearly 20% of the US population resides in rural areas, but only around 12% of doctors practice in these communities. The shortage of specialists is particularly dire: Rural areas have approximately one-third of the number of specialists per capita compared to urban areas. America’s ongoing physician shortage will likely increase...
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