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WVU Medicine expands virtual care for rural patients
Original: WVU Medicine virtual care connects rural patients with specialists closer to home
WVU Medicine is using virtual care to connect patients in rural West Virginia with medical specialists without requiring long trips to larger hospitals. The program allows people in communities like Buckhannon to consult specialists closer to home, improving access to care in areas where specialist coverage is limited. Local coverage highlights it as part of broader efforts to close rural healthcare gaps.
Why now: Rural healthcare access is a persistent concern in West Virginia, and telehealth expansion offers a concrete improvement for patients who face long travel times.
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