From Black Bag to Broadband: Why Telehealth Helps Some and Where It Falls Short

House calls have made a virtual comeback–but can they replace in-person visits?

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Jacqueline Davis can still remember the stress of taking her late husband, Jack, to his doctor appointments.

Jack was in his eighties and living in rural New York when he struggled with late-stage Parkinson’s disease. Routine medical visits were an ordeal for him. Getting dressed alone could take an hour.