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How Telehealth is Expanding OB/GYN Care in Rural Communities

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Between 2004 and 2014, 179 rural counties lost hospital-based obstetric services ; by 2014, more than half of all rural counties lacked a hospital offering maternity care. 5 Advantages to OB/GYN Telemedicine. If you’re new to telemedicine, you might think OB/GYN opportunities are limited.

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The Role of Telehealth in Saving the Planet

GlobalMed

A 2017 study tracked telemedicine savings between 1996 and 2013. Even diseases like Lyme disease, Dengue, and Zika are on the rise, tripling in the US between 2004 and 2016. Virtual care benefits both from so many angles that it’s time for everyone to act –and commit to telehealth programs now. Telemedicine Under the Sea.