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Broadband Access for Telehealth Continues to Vary

South Carolina Public Radio | By Taylor Crouch

Published May 17, 2017 at 12:40 PM EDT

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Palmetto Care Connection's Technology Director assembles a telehealth cart in Columbia, South Carolina.

When it comes to telehealth implementation, broadband access can be vital for a quality connection. Local and federal officials weigh in on its significance and some efforts to reduce reported disparities.