For more than 46 million people who live in rural areas, a growing healthcare crisis is looming as more than 600 rural hospitals across the United States stand at risk of closing. While ensuring healthcare access for these remote but critical communities has long been a challenge, the growing…
across the United States stand at risk of closing. While ensuring healthcare access for these remote but critical communities has long been a challenge, the growing prevalence of telehealth in recent years has extended a necessary lifeline as access to “brick-and-mortar” care declines.
But with this provision set to expire in 2024, more than 32 million HSA enrollees and 20% of the workforce could lose access to critical telehealth services. Cutting off this care would not only be detrimental to rural healthcare access but will drive an even greater wedge in the disparities that exist between these communities and their urban counterparts.
But as critical facilities close and healthcare deserts grow, the travel and cost required to reach the nearest “brick-and-mortar” primary care provider is not always a viable option. This can mean delayed or even foregone care, lower quality of life, and ultimately, higher mortality — leaving far too many people unevaluated, untreated, and unsupported.
The “on-demand” capability of virtual care means patients can see their doctors when they need to, not just when schedules align. Direct access to medical professionals means significantly shorter wait times, reducing days or even weeks of waiting into mere hours. It removes the hurdles people face when coordinating an in-person visit, eliminating the need to request time off work, secure child care, or travel far distances.
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