Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach

By Tribune News Service | Tribune News Service

UPDATED: March 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM PDT

In rural counties, poor internet connections mean little or no access to telehealth services.

Originally Published: March 15, 2025 at 6:20 AM PDT

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Nearly 3 million Americans live sicker, shorter lives in the hundreds of rural counties where doctor shortages are the worst and poor internet connections mean little or no access to telehealth services.