You might think of high-speed internet as a convenient way to binge TV shows or the conference calls that let you work from home. You might take for granted that everyone has internet access.
But increasingly, it’s a vital way to deliver health care that millions of people are missing out on.
“Telehealth is considered this amazing new tool,” said Angela Siefer, executive director of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, a nonprofit advocacy group based in Columbus, Ohio.
People need broadband at home to use telehealth. They need devices that can run the proper apps. And they need digital literacy skills to use those apps.
