The future of rural healthcare hinges on high-speed broadband access

As federal officials embark on a sweeping effort to modernize rural healthcare, a central challenge is coming into sharper focus: none of it works without reliable internet. The new Rural Health Transformation Program aims to expand remote care and strengthen rural hospitals, but experts warn that broadband access and digital skills must be treated as core health infrastructure. Without them, virtual care, electronic records, and patient monitoring remain out of reach — and rural communities risk falling further behind. Shawn Daugherty with Route Fifty has the full story.

Shawn Daugherty

Route Fifty

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