Telemedicine in the Context of North American Rural Healthcare

Telemedicine in the Context of North American Rural Healthcare published by Frost & Sullivan in May, 2007. This report consists of 24 Pages and the price starts from US $ 3950.

Introduction

Abstract

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Telemedicine in the North American Rural Healthcare Environment provides an overview of this market through estimates of market revenues, along with an in-depth discussion of market drivers, restraints, industry challenges, and trends that are impacting telemedicine in the North American rural healthcare.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION

• Characteristics of the Rural Population and Access of Healthcare Services
  • Facts and Challenges
  • Key Differences in Comparison With Urban Populations

2 STATUS OF EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN ACUTE HEALTH SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

• Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) and Telemedicine
  • Introduction
  • The Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) Program
  • Telemedicine as an Alternative Delivery Model for Rural Communities

3 MARKET OVERVIEW

• Market Trends & Drivers and Restraints
  • Recent Market Trends
  • Drivers of Telemedicine Service Adoption in Rural North America
  • Restraints on Telemedicine Service Adoption in Rural North America
• Programs and Trends Pertaining to Rural Healthcare in North America
  • Other Government-Sponsored Programs
  • Infrastructure Trends

4 SUMMARY

• Summary
  • Summary

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