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  • Digital Health Innovations
  • Rural Health Equity
  • Surgical Care Delivery

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  • Rural populations experience significant barriers to surgical care access.
  • Technological solutions like telehealth and remote monitoring show promise but face implementation challenges in rural areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how technology can be leveraged to expand surgical access and improve outcomes in rural America.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a targeted literature review, policy analysis, and examination of digital health models.
  • Identified opportunities and challenges through thematic analysis of multisite studies, pilot initiatives, and federal programs.

Main Results:

  • Telehealth and remote monitoring can enhance preoperative/postoperative care and reduce travel.
  • Electronic health record-integrated decision support tools show potential but often lack rural adaptability.
  • Inadequate broadband, technical capacity, and reimbursement are key adoption barriers.
  • Federal initiatives offer support, but rural customization and policy are vital for scaling.

Conclusions:

  • Technology offers significant potential to improve rural surgical access and outcomes.
  • Intentional design, policy support, broadband investment, and cross-state licensure reform are critical.
  • Targeted reimbursement and rural-focused development are essential for effective digital health tool implementation.