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Libraries as Telehealth Hubs: Bridging the Digital Divide and Expanding Health care Access

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Libraries can play a valuable role in the delivery and support of telehealth services. This article is based on a panel of experts convened for the Virtual Care Symposium 2024, "From Novelty to Sustainability: How to Embed Virtual Care Into the Post-Pandemic Healthcare Delivery Template," to discuss ways to leverage community spaces to expand telehealth access. Strategies for successful implementation and operation are provided along with insights into possible challenges based on real-world examples. Libraries can play a crucial role in bridging the digital divide by providing internet access and digital devices to the public, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Source: Telemedicine Reports

DOI: 10.1089/tmr.2024.0075

Authors: Elizabeth A. Krupinski, Dana Abbey, Mala Muralidaran, Faith Steele, George Strawley

Institutions: Emory University, University of Colorado Anschutz, United States National Library of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore

Language: English

Topic: Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000