Lack of broadband service, funding gives rise to telehealth services in rural clinics

Rural clinics in Texas are increasingly turning to telehealth services to provide healthcare to patients who lack reliable internet access at home, highlighting the growing divide in digital healthcare access. While clinics with robust broadband connections can fully leverage telehealth, others struggle to offer the same level of service. This shift underscores the importance of internet infrastructure in delivering modern healthcare, especially in underserved areas, and points to broader implications for health equity and access in rural communities.