mHealth Intelligence November 29, 2023
Clemson Rural Health is leveraging telehealth and remote patient monitoring to expand healthcare access amid rural health challenges, such as provider shortages.
Rural Americans are often caught in a healthcare bind. This population is more likely to suffer from various healthcare issues, including chronic conditions, unintentional injury, and the opioid crisis, but are less able to access the healthcare services they need. In recent years, virtual care has become a critical tool in extending much-needed healthcare access in rural areas, but there are numerous barriers to implementing these programs.
Like most other healthcare organizations, Clemson Rural Health turned to virtual care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of Clemson University’s College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, Clemson Rural Health comprises...