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Advancing Regional and Remote Health Care With Virtual Hospital Implementation
Disparities in health equity between metropolitan and rural areas are a global concern, especially in vast countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. Virtual care models in health care settings are promising in reducing inequalities, with virtual hospitals (VHs) potentially bridging the gap for isolated or underserved regions. However, evidence-based strategies and the complexities of VH implementation necessitate further research.
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Patients and providers alike report strong benefits: convenience, time and cost savings, better satisfaction, and broader geographic coverage; thus VH could help extend high-quality care to rural or resource-limited U.S. communities that otherwise have poor access.
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