Improving Diagnosis in Rural Communities

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine News

Nov 12, 2025

Summarizes discussions at a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine webinar describing barriers and facilitators in accessing diagnostic care for rural residents. Highlights projects increasing access to primary and diagnostic care including school-based health centers, mobile units, telehealth, and artificial intelligence. Notes the connection between rural community investment and improving access to diagnostic care.

Access · Community and economic development · Federally Qualified Health Centers · Mobile and episodic healthcare delivery · Primary care · Technology for health and human services · Telehealth · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention