Enichen Elizabeth J, Heydari Kimia, Li Ben, Kvedar Joseph C
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
NPJ Digit Med. 2025 Jan 30;8(1):71. doi: 10.1038/s41746-025-01474-9.
Liu et al.’s recent study reveals that telemedicine expanded access to cardiovascular care in China, enabling patients in poorer areas of the country to access care in cities with more resources. While these findings may support the global expansion of telemedicine, implementation often proves challenging. This article examines the potential and limitations of adopting similar telemedicine efforts within the U.S. to advance geographic health equity.
刘等人最近的研究表明,远程医疗扩大了中国心血管护理的可及性,使该国贫困地区的患者能够获得资源更丰富城市的医疗服务。虽然这些发现可能支持远程医疗在全球的推广,但实施起来往往具有挑战性。本文探讨了在美国采用类似远程医疗举措以促进地区健康公平的潜力和局限性。