Healthcare IT News November 9, 2023
Network-as-a-Service architecture at Palo Alto Healthcare System will increase veterans’ access to virtual care services by bringing 4G or 5G cellular and LEO satellite connectivity to those living in broadband deserts.
To help conquer the digital divide preventing rural veterans from accessing the range of health and wellness benefits they are eligible for, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is offering new access to telehealth and virtual care options.
Working with the Veterans Health Administration’s National Center for Collaborative Healthcare Innovation, the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System and Verizon Public Sector, the VA will be providing broadband connectivity directly to veterans living in remote areas nationwide.
WHY IT MATTERS
For veterans living in areas with very limited internet availability, the...