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Capalbo, Susan M.; Heggem, Christine N. – Rural Development Perspectives, 1999
Presents an overview of the use of telemedicine technologies and critical access hospitals in rural areas. Discusses changes in rural population, hospital closures, and federal health care policy. Provides anecdotal evidence on the impact of these innovations in rural Montana, which suggests that different health care solutions are needed for…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Community Health Services, Hospitals, Public Policy