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Rural hospitals need more than telehealth to survive the pandemic

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Now, admitted patients "require very complex, specialized sophisticated technology and a host of specialists to take care of [them]" - specialists who may not be easily recruited in rural areas. Since January 2010, 126 rural hospitals have shut down, with nearly 600 more on the brink of closing.

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8 benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Moreover, you have more possibilities to educate patients regarding their treatment plan, whether it be medication or hands-on therapy. By using digital tools, zooming in scans for a close-up or watching self-injection videos, you allow for flexible and direct communication which can improve patient satisfaction. Monagesh et al.

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