Healthcare IT News June 13, 2024
Technology won’t fulfill its potential for the U.S. healthcare system if rural hospitals remain an afterthought. They deserve tools and infrastructure that enable them to provide the best possible care for their unique communities, says one IT leader.
Access to healthcare services is critical to good health, yet rural residents often encounter barriers to healthcare that limit their ability to obtain the care they need.
Similarly, providers serving in rural areas also face unique challenges. Consider that about 20% of Americans live in rural areas, but barely one-tenth of physicians practice there – and a shortage of 20,000 primary care physicians in rural areas is predicted by 2025.
Furthermore, many rural areas also lack the support of subspecialists, hospitalists or...
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