Access to healthcare in the most rural and remote parts of California have always been a concern. RCRC supports increasing the availability of telehealth in rural areas as an alternative way for rural citizens to access healthcare, particularly specialty care. Limited broadband availability, an aging workforce unused to advanced technology, and limitations on Medi-Cal and private insurance reimbursements for telehealth appointments are all barriers to making this type of care more robust and available in rural areas. RCRC supports policies to remove these barriers and expand the reach of telemedicine and teledentistry to our rural citizens whose access to care are limited.
