Rural Hospital Association Expands Access to Telehealth Resources
- Aiming to support rural communities in obtaining access to virtual care, Equum Medical has partnered with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) to add telehealth resources to treatment practices. As a nonprofit organization, the NHRA aims to use multiple methods of communication, education, and research to support rural healthcare...
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