Telemed
We often think of the digital divide as the gap between developed and developing countries. But there is also an age-related digital divide in developed countries. In the US, for primary care organizations like Iora Health, Oak Street Health, ChenMed and Landmark Health, between 30% and 70% of their mostly elderly patients don’t have electronic devices or an internet connection, and of those that do, more than half are not competent in using them. For digital inclusion to work in healthcare, therefore, telemedicine solutions must include provision of devices, connections and training for elderly patients, especially during COVID times.
— Wayne Visser
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