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People living in rural areas often struggle to get adequate health care because of the distance and access to medical care. Telemedicine uses a variety of technologies to serve patients in need of medical care. Have you ever connected with your doctor using a computer? How else can technology be used to help keep people healthy?
Guest:
Dr. Dale Alverson – medical director of the Center for Telehealth at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Dr. Stewart Ferguson – chief technology officer for the Alaska Native Medical Center
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