Anticipating Economic Returns of Rural Telehealth
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Discusses the quantifiable and nonquantifiable benefits of
utilizing telehealth services in rural areas across the
U.S. Provides tables showing estimated savings on travel
expenses, lost wages, and hospital costs by state. Outlines
some of the challenges facing telehealth and makes
recommendations for future improvements. Links to a video
showing the author presenting portions of the paper at a
Foundation for Rural Service event.
Author(s)
Rick Schadelbauer
Date
03/2017
Type
Document
Organization
NTCA: The Rural Broadband Association
Tagged as
Access · Broadband · Healthcare business and finance · Policy · Telehealth