rural telehealth oncology
60% Rural Patients Skipped Care, Healthcare Access Is Broken
Rural patients often forgo essential cancer treatment because clinics are miles away, insurance is scarce, and transportation is unreliable. Telemedicine, Medicaid expansions, and community-driven programs are beginning to stitch the broken pieces of healthcare access. According to the 2024 Rural Health Statistics Report, 60% of patients in counties with limited