“A report released July 27 by the UnitedHealth Center for Health Reform & Modernization states that rural Americans experience more chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease than urban and suburban residents. The report also notes that consumers in rural areas have greater difficulties accessing high-quality care, and – in the near future – will be more likely to participate in Medicaid and government-subsidized insurance.
At the same time, according to the report, more use of technology — such as broadband access that would increase telehealth solutions — can help ease strain on the system and further promote healthier outcomes in rural communities.”
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Frank Irving, EHRWatch, 27 July 2011
