“Underserved populations face both geographic and economic barriers when it comes to accessing health care. Telemedicine can help reduce these barriers by connecting patients and providers over great distances. Evidence suggests that in the long run, telemedicine can help cut health care costs by increasing efficiency, boosting preventive care and reducing hospital visits. Despite these benefits, telemedicine has yet to see widespread adoption.”
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Kate Ackerman, iHealthBeat, 30 October 2007
