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Telemedicine in Rural EMS: Expanding Capabilities and Scope

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Description
Discusses the integration of telemedicine and emergency medical services (EMS) for improving rural health outcomes by connecting EMS with trauma specialists and expanding what is available as prehospital care. Describes the workforce, equipment, and infrastructure needs.
Author(s)
Andrew Dreiser
Citation
EMS World, 2026
Date
02/2026
Tagged as
Access · Emergency medical services · Emergency medical technicians and paramedics · Health disparities · Specialty care · Telehealth