The effect of broadband access on electronic patient engagement activities: Assessment of urban-rural differences.

Bola F EkezueJennifer Bushelle-EdghillSu DongYhenneko J Taylor

Published in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2021)

Inequality in broadband connectivity access may explain why rural communities lag in using various electronic tools for interacting with health care providers. Continued efforts to increase broadband connectivity in rural communities could improve their engagement with care providers.

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