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Editorial
. 2022 Sep;69(3):277-278.
doi: 10.1002/jmrs.609. Epub 2022 Aug 3.

Telemedicine platforms must be leveraged to strengthen rural health systems

Sabe Sabesan  1   2 , Daniel Xing  2   3 , James Gallo  2   3
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Editorial

Telemedicine platforms must be leveraged to strengthen rural health systems

Sabe Sabesan et al. J Med Radiat Sci. 2022 Sep.

Abstract

Benefit of telehealth goes beyond providing consultations. Telehealth can be used to enhance rural workforce capabilities and scope of practice as part of strengthening rural health systems.

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