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Enhancing Student Wellness through School-Based Telemedicine

South Central Telehealth Resource Center

The School Telemedicine in Arkansas (STAR) program is collecting data that supports the feasibility and success of offering real-time telehealth services in rural School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs). Kaiser Family Foundation, Arkansas is designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) for mental health care providers.

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How Technology Can Help Us Achieve Health Equity

Healthcare IT Today

In dentistry, for example, AI is rapidly improving doctor-patient communication, increasing patient trust and compliance with recommended care––delivering a subtle but impactful boost to healthcare equity by reducing disparities in how individuals perceive the dental healthcare system and, in turn, manage their own dental health.