Episode description

When you have easy access to services like healthcare, it’s easy to take them for granted. But rural areas all over the globe struggle to secure quality healthcare services. Due to a shortage of healthcare professionals and resources, extensive travel distances, and infrastructure limitations, many rural communities find themselves in an unfortunate position. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Digital health solutions have made significant progress in recent years, allowing rural areas to overcome these challenges and ensure patients receive top-tier healthcare regardless of their location.

In this podcast, we discuss the many benefits of digital health solutions for rural communities, as well as some of the challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the accessibility and effectiveness of these technologies. We also hear from experts about how digital health is used around the world to reshape the healthcare landscape.

Join us as we explore these ideas with:
Leonardo Melo, Co-Owner, Diagnext
Jason Miao, Oversea Business Director, imedtac
Moji Ghodoussi, VP of Business Innovation & Partnerships, Teladoc Health
Christina Cardoza, Editorial Director, insight.tech

Leonardo, Jason, and Moji answer our questions about:

• The struggle to bring quality healthcare to different regions
• How digital healthcare solutions have evolved over the past few years
• Challenges hospitals and healthcare providers face in rural areas
• Breaking down barriers with new tools and technologies
• Types of infrastructure necessary for virtual healthcare
• How to successfully deploy digital health solutions
• Lessons learned from end users and customers
• The value of partnerships for rural healthcare
• Healthcare opportunities still on the horizon

Related Content

To learn more about virtual care and digital health solutions, read Telemedicine Solutions: Closing Healthcare’s Digital Divide, IoMT Technology Automates Vital Signs Measurement, and Teladoc Charts the Future of Telehealth.